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What Causes Severe Hair Loss While On Insulin?
Question: I started taking a new insulin and ever since I have been losing my hair. It's a lot. I am worried.i take Humulin quick pen.
Brief Answer:
Under active thyroid and anemia should be exluded.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern but i would like to inform you that until now it is not reported such a side effect of insulin.
I would suggest you to ecxulde an under active thyroid because hair loss is often a symptom of hypothyroidism.
- TSH, FT4 and FT3 are the hormones that reflect the thyroid function.
-A full blood count helps to decide if anemia is present. It may also be a cause of hair loss.
Please attach the result and it will be a pleasure to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards
Dr.Mirjeta
Under active thyroid and anemia should be exluded.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern but i would like to inform you that until now it is not reported such a side effect of insulin.
I would suggest you to ecxulde an under active thyroid because hair loss is often a symptom of hypothyroidism.
- TSH, FT4 and FT3 are the hormones that reflect the thyroid function.
-A full blood count helps to decide if anemia is present. It may also be a cause of hair loss.
Please attach the result and it will be a pleasure to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards
Dr.Mirjeta
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