TLDR Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that can be treated with medications like minoxidil.
Telogen effluvium is a skin disease that significantly affects quality of life and can be difficult to manage, especially when first and second-line treatments are unsuccessful. This condition can be caused by various factors such as drugs, recent major illness (like COVID-19), major surgery, childbirth, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid disease, and inflammatory/infective scalp disorder. Therefore, it's crucial for patients to provide a detailed history to screen for these secondary causes. The treatment options for telogen effluvium include medications like topical minoxidil and low-dose oral minoxidil.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.
July 2013 in “DeckerMed Family Medicine” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not readable or understandable.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The most common causes of hair loss in Jordanian children are fungal infections, autoimmune hair loss, and hair shedding after fever, with zinc deficiency also being a notable cause.
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April 1992 in “PubMed” The document describes the signs of different common types of hair loss.
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September 1987 in “PubMed” Most hair loss cases are caused by four main conditions, and understanding them is key to treatment.
