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Glossary Telogen Hair

hair in the resting phase before shedding

Telogen hair refers to hair that is in the resting phase of the hair growth cycle, known as the telogen phase. During this phase, which typically lasts around 2-4 months, the hair is not actively growing but remains attached to the follicle until it eventually sheds to make way for new growth. This is a normal part of the hair cycle, and it's common to lose 50-100 telogen hairs daily.

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research Dietary supplement increases anagen hair rate in women with telogen effluvium: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

47 citations , December 2006 in “Therapy”

This study found that a dietary supplement containing L-cystine, medicinal yeast, and pantothenic acid significantly improved hair growth in women with telogen effluvium over six months compared to placebo.

research [Changes in telogen rate, hair density, hair diameter and rate of growth in androgenetic alopecia of the male. Simultaneously a contribution to the significance of dysplastic hair].

April 1986 in “PubMed”

This study observed that in men with androgenetic alopecia, frontal hair regions showed reduced density, diameter, and growth rate compared to occipital regions, worsening with advanced stages.

research Reduction of telogen rate and increase of hair density in androgenetic alopecia by a cosmetic product: Results of a randomized, prospective, vehicle‐controlled double‐blind study in men

1 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that a cosmetic foam reduced the telogen rate in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a potential benefit against male pattern hair loss.

research Chronic telogen effluvium and female pattern hair loss are separate and distinct forms of alopecia: a histomorphometric and immunohistochemical analysis

8 citations , August 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that chronic telogen effluvium is a distinct condition from female pattern hair loss, with different pathogenic mechanisms observed in histomorphometric analyses.

research A 6-Month Prospective, Open-Label, Randomized Study Showing Increased Hair Growth Rate in Women Using Multi-Targeting Hair Growth Nutraceuticals

July 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

In this study, women experiencing hair thinning who consumed tailored botanical-based nutraceuticals saw significant increases in linear hair growth rate and other hair health parameters over 90 and 180 days, supporting their effectiveness across different life stages.

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community How Fast Weight Loss Causes Hair Loss (and how to mitigate it)

43 upvotes 3 months ago

Rapid weight loss can cause hair loss due to a surge in free fatty acids and reduced protein intake, leading to Telogen effluvium. A safe weight loss rate is 0.5-1.2 lbs per week with adequate protein intake to mitigate hair loss.

community Hair falling at an alarming rate.

4 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss concerns, with suggestions to use finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min) as treatments. Stress, creatine in protein shakes, and male pattern baldness are considered potential factors.

community Telogen Effluvium lasting longer than two years??

4 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium or male pattern baldness, lasting over three years. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, with a recommendation to consult a dermatologist.

community Telogen came back

in General 91 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male experiencing hair loss again despite using topical minoxidil (5%) for a year, possibly due to stress-related telogen effluvium. He is advised to continue using minoxidil and consider stress-reduction strategies while consulting a doctor for further evaluation.

community LLLT vs Minoxidil for Hair Loss Treatment: Which Works Better?

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil and LLLT are compared for treating hair loss, with LLLT showing higher regrowth rates and fewer side effects. LLLT is less time-consuming and more suitable for those with health issues, while Minoxidil requires daily application.

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learn Botox

Can Botox reduce chronic hair shedding? Whether Botox reduces chronic shedding is unknown: one very small 2022 trial in telogen effluvium had no placebo arm, and the blood-flow theory is unproven. Scalp Botox for hair loss is off-label, and all botulinum toxin products carry an FDA boxed warning.

learn Vitamin B12

How does Vitamin B12 deficiency contribute to hair loss and thinning? Severe vitamin B12 deficiency may contribute to diffuse shedding (telogen effluvium). It is not a known cause of pattern hair loss, and a blood test is needed to confirm a deficiency.

learn Baricitinib

Can Baricitinib work if my hair loss is from stress or anxiety? Baricitinib is approved for severe alopecia areata in adults, an autoimmune condition. It has not been shown to work for stress-related shedding (telogen effluvium) and carries an FDA boxed warning.

learn Azelaic Acid

azelaic acid: Does it work for all types of hair loss or just DHT? One small randomised trial (26 women, no placebo) found no significant difference between 5% azelaic acid and 2% minoxidil for female pattern hair loss, which is too small to show they work equally well, and the anti-DHT rationale rests on laboratory work. For alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and seborrhoeic dermatitis there is no trial evidence for azelaic acid at all.

learn Omega 3

Can low omega-3 intake after a diet change weaken hair? There is no good evidence that low omega-3 intake causes hair loss or that adding omega-3 restores hair. If hair thinned after a diet change, ask a doctor to check for iron deficiency, low protein or calorie intake, or telogen effluvium.

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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