Hair loss - how much?

[gavin86]

Since being diagnosed a couple months ago, I've noticed consistent hair loss - every time I run my hand lightly through my hair, a few full hairs stick to it (I'm male, my hair is about an inch long).
The only exception is after shower, obviously all the loose hair has been washed out.
I had quite thick hair, but it's starting to be noticeably thinner when I look in the mirror.

I have no family history of hair loss, and am aware this is a symptom of diabetes (I'm type 1).
Further I've had complete medical tests recently - scans, blood, etc. Due to a recent critical hospitalisation, so another illness or deficiency can be ruled out .

I'm wondering.. does it continue to complete hair loss? Or does it stabilise?

 

[Mike d]

I strongly doubt it but a lot of factors come into play.

 

[Juicyj]

Hi @gavin86 The only experience I have of hair loss is an under-active thyroid, mine came out by the handful then, as the 2 auto-immune conditions are linked I would suggest booking an apt with your GP and having a blood test done to check, also to rule out any other factors too.

 

[Kristin251]

I lost tons of mine right before DX. It became quite thin and broke off all over. After starting insulin and get bs control it all came back. Even more than I wanted haha.

 

[Snapsy]

@gavin86 sorry to hear this. I lost a good deal of hair when I had severe thyroid issues. Thankfully it grew back once I'd stabilised. Presumably they checked your thyroid function though?

 

[Bluetit1802]

It would be a good idea to have your vitamin B12 levels checked. A B12 deficiency or an absorption problem with B12 is one of the causes of hair loss.

 

[gavin86]

Yes, thyroid (and every other thing) checked.
I have pernicious anemia due to apca, but I get b12 shots every month to keep my levels up.

Perhaps it will settle after a bit more time with my t1 under control...

I'm not really bothered if I go bald, just not sure what to expect.

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