According to Dr. BL Jangid, Dermatologist, Hair Transplant Surgeon and Founder of SkinQure Clinic, New Delhi (India), hair growth requires blood, nutrients and balanced hormones to maintain hair follicle function. When blood sugar levels remain high for a long time, small blood vessels can be damaged, reducing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the scalp. As a result, hair follicles become weaker, hair thins and fall out easily.
Chronic inflammation caused by high blood sugar also contributes to weak hair follicles, causing hair loss more than normal.
Causes of hair loss in people with diabetes
Some common factors that can cause hair loss in people with diabetes:
Poor blood circulation: Small blood vessel damage reduces blood flow to hair follicles, leading to weak hair and increased hair loss.
telogen hair loss: Stress and hormonal changes caused by diabetes can cause many hair follicles to enter the break phase, causing excessive hair loss after a few months.
Hormonal imbalance: Treatment with insulin or other hormones can affect hair cycles.
Weakened immune system: Increased risk of scalp infections, such as follicular inflammation, causing thinning or hair loss.
Treatment: Some drugs that lower blood sugar or treat underlying diseases can cause temporary hair loss.
Nutritional deficiencies: Unstable blood sugar can lead to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals that are important for hair growth such as biotin, vitamin D, zinc.
Can hair loss in people with diabetes be cured?
Doctor BL Jangid said that hair loss related to diabetes can be improved if patients control their blood sugar well and combine proper scalp care. Some supportive measures include:
Control blood sugar: Maintaining stable sugar levels helps improve blood circulation and nourish hair follicles.
Reduce stress: Exercise, meditation, yoga, and relaxation activities help stabilize blood sugar and limit stressed hair loss.
Balanced diet: Supplement enough protein, B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, iron and zinc.
Hair and scalp care: Avoid heat and strong chemicals, keep the scalp clean and breathable, limit scratching to prevent damage to hair follicles.
Regular hormone and thyroid check-ups: Hormonal imbalances can cause hair loss; timely check-ups and adjustments will support hair recovery.
Note
Hair loss in people with diabetes is a common phenomenon, but it cannot be improved. Controlling blood sugar, taking proper scalp care and supplementing adequate nutrition are important steps to help hair recover and maintain healthy scalp. If hair loss is prolonged or serious, you should consult a specialist to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
