2 citations
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This pilot study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment for chronic telogen effluvium with good safety, and cost-effective preparation methods may be reliable alternatives to more expensive ones.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results; the authors outline possible causes, typical prognosis, and management strategies.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study found that among 100 females with chronic telogen effluvium, approximately two-thirds had low levels of serum ferritin and vitamin D, while vitamin B12 deficiency was observed in only about one-third of the participants.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” This study found that adult female patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin and vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential association with hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common type of hair loss, focusing on differentiation from other conditions and potential causes, but presents no new research findings.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that cadmium levels were significantly higher in women with chronic telogen effluvium compared to healthy controls, suggesting cadmium toxicity might contribute to this hair shedding condition.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found no significant difference in serum ferritin, zinc, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels between women with chronic telogen effluvium and healthy controls, although suboptimal levels were common in both groups.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that a majority of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium had low serum ferritin levels without signs of clinical anemia, suggesting a possible link between low iron stores and hair loss.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This article describes acute and chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting the importance of differentiating them from androgenetic alopecia for accurate diagnosis and treatment strategies but includes no new clinical research findings.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a hair serum with plant-derived ingredients significantly reduced hair loss in women with chronic telogen effluvium over 16 weeks, and was well-tolerated, leading to improved hair characteristics and quality of life compared to a control group.
December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate female pattern hair loss from chronic telogen effluvium based on specific features like hair shaft diameter variability and density differences, aiding in targeted treatment planning.
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December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This study compared serum zinc, vitamin B12, folic acid levels, iron metabolism, and thyroid function between chronic telogen effluvium patients and healthy controls, but it reports no specific clinical results.
2 citations
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August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” This review discusses the concept of telogen effluvium and emphasizes that its diagnosis requires detailed clinical evaluation and tests to identify underlying causes; no new clinical results are reported.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found a strong association between chronic telogen effluvium and low levels of hemoglobin, serum ferritin, and thyroid hormones in premenopausal Indian women, with stress also playing a significant role.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the phases of the human hair cycle and highlights the importance of identifying factors that disturb it, but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report describes a 17-year-old girl with telogen effluvium and severe hair loss following a suspected COVID-19 infection and a history of similar episodes since childhood.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review proposes a new classification for telogen effluvium, identifying three pathogenetic types with a common feature of profuse hair shedding, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that severe diets, iron deficiency, and thyroid dysfunction are significant predictors of acute telogen effluvium's association with female androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
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March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study concluded that patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin and lactoferrin compared to controls, suggesting potential benefits of supplementation.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
August 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple wash test can help differentiate between two types of hair loss, and dermatoscopy should be used for further clarification.
June 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review determined that chronic telogen effluvium lacks a consistent definition and may often be misdiagnosed, as it could represent either early female pattern hair loss or secondary telogen effluvium without identified causes.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that after 6 months of taking an oral supplement, patients with chronic telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia experienced a statistically significant increase in hair density and overall improved hair appearance compared to those taking a placebo, with the supplement being well tolerated.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
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January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.
January 2020 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum 25-OH vitamin D levels compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a potential link between vitamin D deficiency and this hair loss condition.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil significantly reduces hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.