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GlossaryAcute Telogen Effluvium

sudden, excessive hair shedding due to stress or illness

Acute Telogen Effluvium (acute TE) is a condition characterized by sudden, excessive hair shedding that typically occurs a few months after a triggering event, such as severe stress, illness, or hormonal changes. This condition results when a large number of hair follicles prematurely enter the telogen (resting) phase of the hair growth cycle, leading to noticeable hair thinning. While it can be alarming, acute TE is usually temporary, and hair often regrows once the underlying cause is addressed.

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research Time of onset and duration of post-COVID-19 acute telogen effluvium

32 citations , July 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss from COVID-19 usually starts around 45 days after infection and lasts about 47.5 days.

research A systematic review of acute telogen effluvium, a harrowing post‐COVID‐19 manifestation

25 citations , December 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology”

COVID-19 can cause a type of hair loss that usually starts 74 days after infection, affecting mostly women, but most patients eventually recover.

research COVID-19 infection is a major cause of acute telogen effluvium

25 citations , August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)”

COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.

research Acute telogen effluvium associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection

24 citations , August 2020 in “AJGP”

A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to her previous COVID-19 infection.

research A Case of Acute Telogen Effluvium After SARS-CoV-2 Infection

14 citations , April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.

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community Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.

in Female 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.

community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

in Chat 2 upvotes 10 months ago

A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

community Telogen Effluvium

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 26M: Conflicting Diagnoses (AGA vs Telogen Effluvium), Treatment Advice Needed

in Basic Questions 112 upvotes 4 months ago

A 26-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and has received conflicting diagnoses of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. They are considering treatments like dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and are unsure whether to start treatment or pursue further diagnosis like a scalp biopsy.

community Female. Telogen effluvium 4 years ago, hair still not back to normal

in Female 6 upvotes 8 years ago

A 23 year old female who experienced Telogen Effluvium due to stress 4 years ago, but her hair is still not back to normal. She is looking for treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling that may help with the thinning patches in her hair.

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