TLDR "Telogen defluxion" is a better term for hair loss than "telogen effluvium."
The document discussed the terminology used in dermatology, specifically the term "telogen effluvium," which was commonly used to describe hair loss. The author suggested that "effluvium" was not an appropriate term due to its connotations of a noxious odor, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary. Instead, the author proposed using "telogen defluxion," which more accurately described the process of hair falling out. Although "defluxion" was a rare word, the author argued that dermatologists frequently used rare terms in their practice.
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January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” The author suggests changing "telogen effluvium" to "telogen defluxion" for hair loss terminology.
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January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Syphilis chancres can be atypical, and fiber implantation for baldness is risky and often fails.
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January 2007 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.
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October 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
