What is telogen effluvium?
Telogen Effluvium is a form of non-scarring hair loss that results from an abnormal shift of follicular cycling. Less than 50% of hair loss occurs. Management typically includes removal of an underlying cause, psychosocial support, and cosmetic measures. Hair transplantation is not recommended.
How do members experience telogen effluvium?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with telogen effluvium*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for telogen effluvium*
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Who has telogen effluvium on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 15 |
Talk to people with telogen effluvium
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members say they have this condition