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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.
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February 2001 in “PubMed” This study found that allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp may cause telogen effluvium, leading to mild to moderate hair loss in some patients.
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.
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March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article proposes five mechanisms for telogen effluvium based on changes in the follicular cycle, which are supported by clinical findings, highlighting the condition's diverse causes.
November 2001 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses how metabolic imbalances can trigger telogen effluvium by causing hair follicles to prematurely enter the shedding phase, and includes no new research findings.