Telogen Effluvium: A Common Disorder Characterized by Increased Hair Shedding

    January 2025
    Ralph M. Trüeb, Kuzma Кhobzei, Anna Lyakhovitsky, Yuliya Ovcharenko
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    Studysummary This review discusses the complex diagnosis and management of telogen effluvium, noting its high prevalence, psychosocial impact, and need for quantitative diagnostic techniques, but it reports no new research findings. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    Telogen Effluvium (TE) is a common disorder characterized by increased hair shedding due to a disruption in the hair cycle. It can be triggered by various factors and presents a diagnostic challenge due to its similarity to other forms of diffuse hair loss. While not life-threatening, TE poses significant psychosocial issues, particularly in chronic cases, where 30% may be linked to unresolved emotional conflicts. Diagnosis and management benefit from quantitative hair measurements, which also have a therapeutic effect. Despite limited evidence-based knowledge, TE remains a therapeutic challenge.
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