Telogen Effluvium Following the Treatment of Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient With Heavy Soft Drink Intake: A Case Report

Telogen effluvium can be triggered by physical exhaustion, drug use, and emotional stress. However, in approximately 33% of cases, the triggers are unknown. Telogen effluvium can develop two to three months after exposure to triggers and improve three to six months after trigger removal. This case report discusses a man with type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with heavy soft drink intake who developed telogen effluvium following treatment for euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis with luseogliflozin. A 28-year-old man was hospitalized for euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis. Two months after discharge, he experienced hair loss that persisted for three months. Physical wasting due to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis was assumed to have triggered hair loss, resulting in rapid weight loss. Investigating the triggers associated with alopecia is crucial for diagnosing and treating telogen effluvium.