TLDR Telogen effluvium is hair loss caused by disruption of the normal hair cycle.
The document from 2018 discussed the normal hair follicle cycle, which includes the anagen (growth) phase, catagen (transition) phase, and telogen (dormant) phase. It was noted that hair typically falls off during the later telogen or early anagen phase. On average, scalp follicles undergo 10-30 cycles in a lifetime, with hair replacement every 3-5 years. The document stated that about 86% of normal hair is in the anagen phase, 1% in catagen, and 13% in telogen. It was estimated that around 77 hairs are shed per day on average. The document indicated that disruption of this hair cycle and concurrent hair loss are signs of telogen effluvium.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Early detection and histopathology are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
October 2023 in “Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” The paper concludes that animal models help in understanding hair loss causes and developing new treatments.
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
