25 F Diagnosed With Telogen Effluvium? 3/21/2016
A woman experiencing hair loss for over three years was diagnosed with female pattern hair loss and later with telogen effluvium, leading to a temporary stop of spironolactone treatment. She questions the diagnosis and treatment as her hair continues to worsen despite being advised to wait it out.
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