Connection between high blood sugars and itchy scalp???

[gail2]

As you know i have constant high blood sugars(still in the 20s). My gp upped my insulin again last week. I have noticed that besides having thrush a lot of the time my scalp itchs a lot as well. Is there any connection between high bs and having an itchy scalp is it possible to get thrush on your scalp?
Cheers
gail

 

[Ellie Jones]

It's likely that your scalp is dry that causing the itchiness, thrush tends to like moist areas...

It could be due to your bg being high causing a slight dehydration, it could also be you've changed your shampoo recently and it's a tad bit harsh...

I would try a change in shampoo if it doesn't help have a word with your doctor about it...

 

[Robster65]

I think high BG can cause a lot of irritation/fungally type problems. There are scalp problems caused by infections, so presumably it would have an effect.

As Ellie said, doctor or chemist should be able to advise.

Rob

 

[kukka]

hi gail i only just joine dand not an expert but personally i been in high sugars 11-15s and now 19 last night and for a long time i have had itchy and sore scalp..doc looked for me said it was inflamed and perscribed tar soap stuff but it too strong..i prefer to use mild shampoo

i think my scalp maybe dry too but i have greasy hair so its confusing..but i do have extreme dry skin on face and my eyebrows flaky and sore too so head maybe same very dry.i been loosing lots of hair too so i wondered also if it connected to diabetes

i orderd some eye cream from skin shop and its really nice and no side effects and have ordered some dry hair shampoo but not tried that yet