17 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses various factors influencing hair growth, including alopecia and hirsutism, and highlights recent advancements in treatment approaches without reporting new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review found no significant evidence supporting postpartum telogen effluvium as a distinct condition, suggesting its incidence is uncertain and possibly negligible.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor on postpartum telogen effluvium does not include new research findings or data.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case series reported that telogen effluvium may reveal underlying traction alopecia, emphasizing the importance of recognizing this to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
In this study, postpartum telogen effluvium was often accompanied by other hair loss disorders, highlighting the importance of recognizing these conditions for proper diagnosis and treatment.
January 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study reported that using a shampoo and tonic containing horse placental growth factor improved hair thickness and density in postpartum women over three months.
214 citations
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March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article proposes five different mechanisms for telogen effluvium, supported by clinical findings, based on changes in different phases of the hair cycle.
144 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the concept of telogen effluvium and emphasizes the importance of identifying triggers and using diagnostic investigations to determine the cause of hair loss, without reporting new results.
October 2025 in “COGNITIONIS Scientific Journal” This integrative review reports that postpartum telogen effluvium is linked to hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies, with management typically involving nutritional support, topical treatments, and psychological support.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, a 30-year-old postpartum woman with telogen effluvium saw marked improvement in hair regrowth and reduced hair fall following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly addressed hormonal dysregulation, stress, and nutritional deficiency.
April 2022 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Media Husada” This article reviews various factors contributing to telogen effluvium and examines potential treatments like Minoxidil, but reports no new clinical findings.
34 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.
18 citations
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March 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its triggers, clinical presentations, and management options, and does not report new research findings, emphasizing the need for identification and exclusion of underlying causes.
3 citations
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April 1978 in “PubMed” This article discusses the causes and diagnosis of telogen effluvium, highlighting traction alopecia as a useful model for studying hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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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.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the persistence of certain cutaneous changes after pregnancy and highlights the need for further investigation when conditions like telogen effluvium, severe hirsutism, palmar erythema, and striae do not resolve as expected.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
37 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses how acute exposures to environmental and internal stressors can quickly alter skin functions, leading to various dermatological symptoms, and calls for more research on these short-term effects.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Managing skin diseases during pregnancy and postpartum requires careful consideration of treatment safety and dosing to protect both mother and baby.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Long-term breastfeeding and preterm labor may worsen postpartum hair loss.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study suggests that while some evidence indicates potential efficacy of placental products for hair growth and inhibiting hair loss, the current scientific evidence is scarce and of low quality.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” Hair loss after childbirth usually reverses in a few months.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss after childbirth usually reverses in a few months.
September 2023 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal Perinatologìâ ì pedìatrìâ” This study highlights the importance of recognizing tourniquet syndrome in children, particularly caused by hair or threads, as it can lead to serious complications like necrosis if not swiftly addressed.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and affect existing skin conditions, with limited treatment options due to the need for fetal safety.
16 citations
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August 1967 in “JAMA” This study reports that diffuse alopecia of the scalp developed in some women during or after using oral contraceptive drugs, suggesting a potential link between the medication and hair loss.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This consensus highlights that addressing nutritional and endocrine deficiencies through lifestyle modifications, nutritional support, and medical interventions is crucial for managing hair loss associated with endocrine and gynecological disorders, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving dermatologists, nutritionists, endocrinologists, and gynecologists.
This abstract does not provide any research results; it outlines website navigation and access instructions for the JAMA network.
45 citations
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March 2003 in “Pediatrics” This case report describes the first known association between maternal telogen effluvium and hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in infants, suggesting that informing new parents about hair loss may prevent toe tourniquet syndrome.