Telogen Effluvium: A Common Form of Hair Loss

July 2018 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”

William Cranwell, Rodney Sinclair

Telogen Effluvium hair loss telogen phase acute TE chronic TE hair pull test topical minoxidil nutritional supplements CNPDA Nioxin Stemoxydine serum ferritin Vitamin D Rogaine

From the encyclopedia

Stemoxydine →

chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

Vitamin D →

vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results; the authors outline possible causes, typical prognosis, and management strategies.

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The 2019 document outlines Telogen Effluvium (TE), a common form of hair loss that is usually triggered by various factors such as major surgery, childbirth, serious illness, malnutrition, and medications. TE is characterized by an increased shedding of hair due to a higher proportion of hair follicles entering the telogen phase. It can be acute or chronic, with acute TE typically resolving within 6-12 months if the trigger is removed, while chronic TE may last for years. Diagnosis is through patient history, physical examination, and tests like the hair pull test. Treatments mentioned include cosmetic approaches, psychological support, topical minoxidil, nutritional supplements, and other products like CNPDA, Nioxin, and Stemoxydine, although their effectiveness is not definitively established. The document also notes that TE is unlikely to cause complete baldness, with regrowth likely, and that the psychological impact of hair loss should be addressed. The relationship between TE and serum ferritin and Vitamin D levels, as well as the efficacy of some treatments, requires further study. Specific numbers of participants in the studies mentioned are not provided.

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