Chronic Telogen Effluvium in Egyptian Children: Analysis of Common Risk Factors

    August 2020 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Hanan Morsy, Asmaa M Zahran, Nevine Gergis, Amira Y. Ahmed, Emad A. Taha
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    TLDR Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
    The study investigated chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) in 70 Egyptian children aged 4-14 years, comparing 45 children with CTE to 25 controls. It found a significant negative correlation between the number of telogen hairs and levels of serum ferritin and zinc, indicating that low levels of these nutrients were associated with CTE. Anemia was also linked to higher hair shedding, but thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels did not differ significantly between the groups. The research suggests that anemia and deficiencies in ferritin and zinc are related to the severity of CTE in children, and recommends including tests for these elements in laboratory assessments for children with CTE.
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