Telogen Effluvium
March 2024
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TLDR Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss where more hair than normal falls out after stress or illness.
Telogen effluvium (TE) is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, characterized by the abrupt shedding of hair due to an early, synchronous entry of more than 20% of hair follicles into the telogen phase. This premature entry into the telogen phase results in hair shedding 2-3 months after the triggering event. Various factors can cause TE, including fever, childbirth, crash diets, thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, prolonged anesthesia, chronic illness, and psychological stress or trauma.
