Does High Blood Sugar Level Cause Hair Loss In A Diabetic?

Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Question: I have diabetes type 2, i have it from 4 years..i was taking it regularly until last year ..i stopped because of expenses . Until recently i started again . I am having hair loss problems lately, i am losing a lot of hair , is it because my sugar levels are very high?

can diabeties type 2 change to type 1

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
You seem to have androgenetic alopecia. It has nothing to do with diabetes.
Androgenetic alopecia is genetically predisposed patterned hair loss wherein there is thinning and hair loss from the front, mid and vertex part of the scalp accompanied by receding anterior hair line. I suggest you to use minoxidil 5 % solution 1ml, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take an oral finasteride 1mg tab once a day. Both of these are approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia in males. Treatment is long term and goal of treatment is arrest further progression. These medications are available on prescription, therefore, I suggest you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 minutes later)

so many health problems.. is it because of aging?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, it progresses with age.. You can say that it is part of ageing process.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad