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    GlossaryTelogen Count

    number of hair follicles in the resting phase

    Telogen Count refers to the number of hair follicles in the telogen phase, which is the resting phase of the hair growth cycle. During this phase, hair is not actively growing and is eventually shed. A higher telogen count can indicate hair loss conditions such as telogen effluvium, where an abnormal number of hairs enter the resting phase simultaneously.

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      community Telogen came back

      in General  91 upvotes 10 months 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 Seborrheic dermatitis - can it cause long-term shedding (or telogen effluvium)?

      in Advice  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.

      community 19 year old male and Finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.

      community Hairline thinning 9 after months on finasteride

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.