Telogen Effluvium
January 2014
in “
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks
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TLDR Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss due to stress or shock to the body.
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4 upvotes 8 years ago Hair regrowth after telogen effluvium, with the user experiencing hair loss at the temples and regrowth after taking omega-3/fish oil tablets. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist and considering supplements like Biotin, Zinc, and Vitamin D.
community telogen effluvium hair loss. Has anyone had it and could tell me anything about it?
in Treatment 1 upvotes 6 years ago The user experienced hair thinning from chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements, which stopped after discontinuing them. Someone mentioned this could be telogen effluvium, a temporary condition.
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 A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress
in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 3 years ago A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.
community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?
in Question 4 upvotes 6 years ago The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.
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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.
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