An Ode to Telogen Effluvium

    December 2002 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
    Robin Levine
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    TLDR The poem ends by asking for case reports on serious health issues like Telogen Effluvium.
    The document is a poem that personifies Telogen Effluvium, a condition characterized by excessive hair shedding, and describes the emotional impact it has on those affected. The poem uses a light-hearted tone to discuss the condition, mentioning the three phases of hair growth (resting, regression, aggression) and how Telogen Effluvium disrupts this cycle, leading to hair loss. It also touches on the psychological aspect, noting how vanity and self-image are affected when hair that is present one day may be gone the next. The poem concludes by inviting readers to submit case reports of acute or life-threatening disorders, including Telogen Effluvium, that present diagnostic or therapeutic challenges, following a specific "Critical Situations" format for submission.
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