Telogen Effluvium in Daily Practice: Patient Characteristics, Laboratory Parameters, and Treatment Modalities of 3028 Patients

August 2021 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Ahu Yorulmaz, Yıldız Hayran, Ahmet Kağan Özdemir, Orhan Şen, Ilgaz Genc, Güneş Gür Aksoy, Başak Yalçın

telogen effluvium serum ferritin vitamin D deficiency vitamin B12 deficiency folate deficiency zinc deficiency iron deficiency anemia complete blood count thyroid panel iron replacement TE iron supplements

Studysummary This study retrospectively analyzed 3028 patients with telogen effluvium, finding that 6.2% had iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency was common, especially in women who were more often prescribed vitamin D therapy.

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