Telogen Effluvium

January 2018 in “ The Sewanee Review ”

William D. Brewer

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community Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.

community High stress causing more shedding perhaps balding? 21(M)

5 upvotes 12 years ago

A 21-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding, possibly due to stress from a breakup, and is using minoxidil and drinking green tea to address it. Others suggest stress as a cause and recommend consulting a dermatologist if it persists.

community Single stressful event enough to trigger recurring hair loss, study suggests

in Research/Science 224 upvotes 9 months ago

Stress can trigger hair loss, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being used to manage it. Some users report improvement with medications like Lexapro, while others emphasize the impact of stress and life events on hair health.

community When did you realize your hair shedding wasn’t “just stress” anymore?

in Chat 4 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair loss can be caused by various factors such as stress, thyroid issues, and genetics. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, DHT blockers, and thyroid medication, though results vary.

community Telogen came back

in General 91 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male experiencing hair loss again despite using topical minoxidil (5%) for a year, possibly due to stress-related telogen effluvium. He is advised to continue using minoxidil and consider stress-reduction strategies while consulting a doctor for further evaluation.

community TE Shedding for nearly 10 months now

3 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.