Telogen Effluvium

    January 2023
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    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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