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<blockquote data-quote="Alisonjane10" data-source="post: 979861" data-attributes="member: 160262"><p>Many diabetics go undiagnosed for several months, or even years, before their symptoms reach a point where they require medical intervention. During that time blood glucose levels are higher than they should be. The scalp, & hair follicles in particular, are damaged when blood glucose is higher than normal, and for an extended period of time. As it would be when not yet diagnosed. It's then the hair follicles are compromised & hair loss becomes evident. This is more noticeable on the top of the scalp. But hair loss is widespread over the whole head. High BG affects hair quality too. So, what hair you do have is thinner & weaker too. The scalp may also be prone to itchiness & scabby areas too when glucose levels are high. Shampoo containing Neem oil can make a big difference when the scalp has broken, scabby areas.</p><p></p><p>Diabetes is a physical shock to the body. The blood is meant to be Oxygen rich, and when glycated, O2 is depleted. Obtaining good glycaemic control is the only way to correct this. Obviously, a richer blood supply increases the bodies homeostasis attempts, which benefits all organs of the body, as well as the scalp & skin.</p><p></p><p>Hair loss can be attributed to certain medications. But research suggests it is the uncontrolled BG that is the greatest threat to scalp/follicle health rather than the medication.</p><p></p><p>Any supplement needs to be taken consistently for several months in order to make a difference to the hair quality & scalp health. This is because the hair follicles have a 6 week life before renewing. And, each different hair is at a various stage of the growth/renew cycle. Which is why improvement can be seen after a number of months, and not immediately as we would all like it to be.</p><p></p><p>Perfectil has made a difference to me. But i have been taking it now for 6 months. Caffeine & thickening shampoos can help mask the problem of thinning hair on a temporary cosmetic basis. Long term, the only answer is tight glycaemic control. I hope this distressing consequence of being a diabetic can be effectively managed by us all. Good luck folks. Best wishes. X</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alisonjane10, post: 979861, member: 160262"] Many diabetics go undiagnosed for several months, or even years, before their symptoms reach a point where they require medical intervention. During that time blood glucose levels are higher than they should be. The scalp, & hair follicles in particular, are damaged when blood glucose is higher than normal, and for an extended period of time. As it would be when not yet diagnosed. It's then the hair follicles are compromised & hair loss becomes evident. This is more noticeable on the top of the scalp. But hair loss is widespread over the whole head. High BG affects hair quality too. So, what hair you do have is thinner & weaker too. The scalp may also be prone to itchiness & scabby areas too when glucose levels are high. Shampoo containing Neem oil can make a big difference when the scalp has broken, scabby areas. Diabetes is a physical shock to the body. The blood is meant to be Oxygen rich, and when glycated, O2 is depleted. Obtaining good glycaemic control is the only way to correct this. Obviously, a richer blood supply increases the bodies homeostasis attempts, which benefits all organs of the body, as well as the scalp & skin. Hair loss can be attributed to certain medications. But research suggests it is the uncontrolled BG that is the greatest threat to scalp/follicle health rather than the medication. Any supplement needs to be taken consistently for several months in order to make a difference to the hair quality & scalp health. This is because the hair follicles have a 6 week life before renewing. And, each different hair is at a various stage of the growth/renew cycle. Which is why improvement can be seen after a number of months, and not immediately as we would all like it to be. Perfectil has made a difference to me. But i have been taking it now for 6 months. Caffeine & thickening shampoos can help mask the problem of thinning hair on a temporary cosmetic basis. Long term, the only answer is tight glycaemic control. I hope this distressing consequence of being a diabetic can be effectively managed by us all. Good luck folks. Best wishes. X [/QUOTE]
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