Telogen Effluvium, Diagnosis and Management: A Narrative Review
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Published:2023-03-03
Issue:1
Volume:13
Page:26-30
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ISSN:2158-0510
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Container-title:International Journal of Biomedicine
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language:
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Short-container-title:IJBM
Author:
Hussein Ramadan,Dayel Salman
Abstract
Telogen effluvium (TE) is a type of alopecia characterized by diffuse, frequently acute hair shedding. Another chronic type with a more gradual onset is also observed. TE is the most prevalent cause of non-scarring diffuse hair shedding. It is a reactive process induced by hormonal changes, metabolic stress, or drugs. An increase in telogen hair loss (HL) does not imply a reason because TE may be confused with other hair disorders. Dermoscopy, a modern diagnostic method, can be used to distinguish a variety of hair diseases. This review discusses the putative causal variables, clinical manifestations, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic approaches.
Publisher
International Medical Research and Development Corporation
Subject
General Immunology and Microbiology,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Neuroscience