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August 1978 in “PubMed” This report reviews various presumptive factors contributing to diffuse hair loss in women, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessment to identify potential underlying causes; it presents no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that increased atypical club hair observed in microscopic hair examinations may be characteristic of telogen effluvium compared to healthy individuals and diffuse alopecia areata patients.
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September 1994 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that multiple factors, including psychological stress, fever, childbirth, and surgeries, may contribute to telogen effluvium and hair loss in women, with appropriate treatment normalizing hair loss.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, the authors compared trichoscopy findings for different forms of diffuse non-cicatricial alopecia in females and suggested that trichoscopy might often replace the need for histopathological confirmation, reserving biopsies for more uncertain cases.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
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June 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 2-year-old boy in critical condition who developed anagen effluvium, possibly due to hypotension and hypoxia triggering hair follicle apoptosis.
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January 2014 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that the TrichoScan software effectively differentiated between androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium in women with diffuse hair loss, aligning with clinical diagnoses.
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December 2020 in “Harran Üniversitesi týp fakültesi dergisi” This study suggests that low serum iron and ferritin levels may be associated with telogen effluvium in patients presenting with hair loss.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reports that telogen effluvium prevalence after childbirth may be higher in women who are multiparous, have had a cesarean section, experienced greater weight gain, or gave birth after 38 weeks.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association between iron deficiency and this form of hair loss.
November 2025 in “International Dermatology” This case report highlights the importance of considering telogen effluvium in young men with hair loss resembling male androgenetic alopecia to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.
September 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, the researchers documented a rare instance of plica neuropathica, characterized by matted and twisted hair, occurring alongside diffuse alopecia, marking the first such documented association and emphasizing its diagnostic challenges in identifying causes of alopecia.
August 2025 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” In this article, the authors concluded that despite diverse causes of diffuse hair loss, modern therapies can effectively manage the condition without side effects, as demonstrated in two clinical cases of telogen effluvium.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this case report, azathioprine induced sudden hair loss and pancytopenia in a 42-year-old female patient, but discontinuing the drug and providing supportive care resulted in complete recovery and hair regrowth within 2.5 months.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This article reviews the causes and pathogenesis of telogen effluvium, a prevalent form of hair loss, but reports no new research findings.
This review discusses the complex diagnosis and management of telogen effluvium, noting its high prevalence, psychosocial impact, and need for quantitative diagnostic techniques, but it reports no new research findings.
November 2024 in “Huisarts en Wetenschap” Telogen effluvium hair loss often resolves on its own in 3 to 6 months, but see a dermatologist if it persists.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that among Pakistani patients with diffuse hair fall, a significant 79.17% had vitamin D3 deficiency, suggesting that early recognition and treatment of this deficiency may help reduce hair loss.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report describes a case where dermoscopy of shed hair helped diagnose post-COVID acute telogen effluvium by revealing depigmented club-shaped bulbs, highlighting its potential as a noninvasive diagnostic tool.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” This study found that low ferritin levels are associated with higher telogen ratios in women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting an important role of ferritin in telogen effluvium diagnosis.
This review discusses anticoagulant and antihypertensive medications as potential contributors to medication-induced telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” 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.
June 2023 in “Annals of the College of Medecine” This study found that childbearing women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, and observed a strong inverse correlation between ferritin levels and the amount of hair shed, suggesting low iron stores may contribute to hair loss.
March 2023 in “Medico Research Chronicles” This observational study in middle-aged women aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acids in treating telogen effluvium, but results specific to these outcomes were not provided.
February 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, serum zinc levels in telogen effluvium patients showed no significant difference compared to healthy controls.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that dermoscopy can help differentiate between types of diffuse alopecia in females, with yellow dots common in telogen effluvium and hair diameter diversity over 20% significant in female androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for telogen effluvium but presents no new clinical findings; novel treatments like ALRV5XR are highlighted as promising.
December 2021 in “Consilium Medicum” This study found that treating diffuse alopecia associated with prior COVID-19 infection using a combination of Selencin (homeopathic drug) and Selencin Peptide Active (peptide lotion) significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair structure and volume in 34 patients over two months.
October 2020 in “Медицинский совет” This review discusses telogen effluvium in women and suggests that combining minoxidil with supplementary therapies may enhance treatment outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
June 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” In this study, women with diffuse hair loss reported that Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy with Nourkrin® improved hair growth and appearance, boosting their confidence and satisfaction with the treatment.