Telogen Effluvium and Anesthesia Considerations: A Case Report

    July 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Elizabeth Johnson-Gray, Samantha A Currier, Hanen Fernandez, Matt Brown, Matthias Franzen
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    TLDR Effective anesthesia strategies can help minimize hair loss in patients with telogen effluvium during surgery.
    This case report discusses telogen effluvium, a condition of temporary hair loss due to hair follicles prematurely entering the telogen phase, often triggered by stressors like surgery. The report presents a 61-year-old woman with a history of telogen effluvium who underwent surgery and highlights the anesthesia team's strategies to minimize exacerbation risks. These strategies included pain control, hydration, anxiety management, and avoiding known triggers like beta blockers and UV light. The patient experienced minimal hair loss post-surgery, suggesting that these techniques may help manage telogen effluvium during surgical procedures. However, the report emphasizes the need for further research to establish definitive guidelines for anesthesia considerations in such cases.
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