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Hair & Scalp Disorders

Telogen Effluvium

Diffuse hair loss due to disruption of the hair cycle, often stress-related or after stressful events.

Hair loss

Symptoms

  • Diffuse hair loss across the entire scalp
  • Increased hair loss when washing
  • Thinning hair without bald patches
  • Temporal connection with stress or illness
  • Positive history of triggering factors

Treatment Options

  • Cause identification and treatment
  • Laboratory diagnostics (blood count, hormones, vitamins)
  • Supplementation and vitamin therapy
  • Stress management
  • Supportive scalp treatment

Prognosis

Usually complete recovery after eliminating the cause