Telogen Effluvium Following Bivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Administration: A Report of Two Cases

    January 2012 in “ Dermatology ”
    Marco Tuccori, C. Pisani, L. Bachini, Milena Pardini, Stefania Mantarro, Luca Antonioli, Matteo Fornai, Marinella Rubinelli, Carlo Cirinei, Corrado Blandizzi
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    TLDR The HPV vaccine may be linked to temporary hair loss in children, but the benefits outweigh the risks.
    The document described two cases of telogen effluvium, a temporary hair loss condition, in two 11-year-old children after receiving the bivalent HPV vaccine. The hair loss worsened following the second and third doses but resolved spontaneously within months. Other causes were ruled out through tests and evaluations, indicating a likely connection between the vaccine and the hair loss. The vaccine was not discontinued due to its health benefits, and the importance of psychiatric support for the emotional distress caused by vaccine-related hair loss was emphasized.
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       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

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      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with telogen effluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hair loss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.

      community Been diagnosed with telogen effluvium and MPB

      in Chat  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.

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