Telogen effluvium is a form of hair loss that occurs after going through severe stress or traumatic situations. It can affect anyone, man or woman, regardless of age; however, it occurs more frequently in young women.
In order to be able to give it an adequate treatment, it is convenient to determine what are the factors that influence its appearance. In this way, little by little, the hair can be repopulated. What are its possible causes? What therapeutic options are there? We will detail it below.
Why does telogen effluvium occur?
Telogen effluvium is a type of alopecia that occurs when the root of the follicle suffers specific damage that hinders its development and growth cycle. Hair loss is usually temporary and therefore should not be confused with alopecia areata.
In general, it is normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day; however, as detailed in a publication in Harvard Health Publishing , when this condition occurs, it is possible to lose up to 300 hairs instead of 100. And why does it happen? There are several possible triggers. Among them we find the following:
Stress or traumatic events: episodes of stress cause an alteration in the growth of the hair follicle. A loss of capillary density is perceived. From the moment the hair follicle is affected, it can take 2 -3 months before hair loss appears. In this elapsed time, a large number of follicles may have been affected.
Tables of febrile diseases or infectious diseases.
Malnutrition: either due to health problems or insufficient consumption of some foods. Once the malnutrition picture is overcome, the usual state begins to recover.
Post-surgical.
Postpartum : it is one of the most common causes in women. Together with the beginning of motherhood, they cause emotional exhaustion and consequent stress. Telogen effluvium will last depending on its cause and how quickly treatment is started.
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