Telogen Effluvium
December 2005
in “
Journal of Marine Fisheries
”
Studysummary This review discusses the causes and patterns of telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical findings; it highlights spontaneous recovery in many cases despite severe hair loss.
Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
Telogen effluvium was described as a hair cycling abnormality leading to excessive loss of telogen hairs, which could be acute, episodic, or chronic. Acute cases often started suddenly due to triggers like childbirth or high fever, with complete regrowth expected. Chronic telogen effluvium, affecting mainly women aged 30-50, could persist without an identifiable cause in 30% of cases, though spontaneous recovery was common, sometimes taking years. Causes included zinc deficiency, drugs, thyroid disease, and iron deficiency, among others.
