Telogen Effluvium Associated with Weight Loss: A Single Center Retrospective Study

    January 2024 in “ Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology ”
    Da‐Hyun Kang, Soon Hyo Kwon, Woo‐Young Sim, Bark‐Lynn Lew
    Studysummary The abstract notes that while telogen effluvium—a condition causing diffuse hair loss—is triggered by stressors like significant weight loss, there is limited literature specifically exploring the connection between telogen effluvium and weight loss.
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