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Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss, where a person experiences frequent periods of hair loss for more than 6 months. The causes include stress, poor diet, sudden weight loss, menopause, autoimmune condition, and metal toxicity.

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I have excess hair shedding. Do I have telogen effluvium?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been under significant stress lately and have noticed increased hair shedding. I suspect it might be telogen effluvium. Could you please explain the potential causes and the differences between telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and other types of hair loss?Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Telogen effluvium, as you correctly mentioned, is a type of hair fall or loss caused by various factors, including stress. Telogen effluvium can be acute or chronic, depending on the duration of the condition. It ...  Read Full »

I am experiencing hairfall and dandruff after relocating. Why?

Query: Hello doctor.I am 18 years old. I just relocated to a new city, and there have been several changes since then. I have always had oily hair and dandruff, but not to this extent. Since moving, I have experienced hair loss, as well as drier hair and increased dandruff. I have also discovered that my s...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It looks to be telogen effluvium (the resting phase of the hair cycle characterized by sudden hair loss). There is no reason to be concerned as it is self-limiting. Avoid stress, be relaxed, and make yourself stress-...  Read Full »

I am a 22-year-old woman experiencing significant hair loss. What natural methods can I use to promote hair growth?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female experiencing significant hair loss. Over the past five years, the thickness of my hair has reduced by half, and I have also noticed hair loss in the forehead region. What can I do to promote hair regrowth? Are there any natural methods I can try? Can I use a P...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. It seems that you may be experiencing female pattern hair loss or telogen effluvium, which can be confirmed if you could provide a picture for further assessment. It is important to note that losing 75 to 100 hairs per day is considered normal...  Read Full »

What are the main causes behind my hair thinning and bald spots on head?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. My hair is thinning at a fast rate and I am getting bald spots at the top of my head. And I am not taking any medication for that. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Shukla

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, you have lost a lot of hair. Now in women, most common causes of hair loss are female pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium. Some women can develop telogen effluvium over female patter...  Read Full »

I have had hair fall in my eyebrows that has worsened for the past two months. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had hair fall and hair loss in my eyebrows for two years. Hair fall has worsened for the past two months. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Hairfall could be due to zinc deficiency. I suggest you take a capsule of Zitcare (Salicylic acid) 110 mg once a day after dinner for 30 days. Also, follow a good hair care routine. Wash scalp with X-gain sha...  Read Full »

I am a 31-year-old female experiencing dry hair and severe hair fall with a bald patch following my pregnancy. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female, weighing approximately 112 pounds and standing at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. Following pregnancy, I have been encountering significant hair fall, including the development of a bald patch. This issue has persisted for a year now, and I am currently breastfe...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that hair fall after pregnancy can be attributed to hormonal fluctuations. To manage this I suggest you follow below mentioned instructions: Use mild shampoos. Wash your hair twice a we...  Read Full »

I am a 20-year-old male, and I have TE hair fall. When will the hair fall completely stop?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I was on a strict low-carbohydrate diet. According to my blood test, I have low vitamin D 9 ng/mL and B12 156 pg/mL. I have TE hair fall. I went to a dermatologist she prescribed me some vitamin D 200 IU with calcium, magnesium, and zinc tablet (60000 IU once a we...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. I would like to explain about hair fall. 75 to 100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Straightening and other procedures also cause weakness of...  Read Full »

What can be the cause for severe hair loss at young age?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. Nowadays I observe that I am losing my hair on the head and getting ball head. Is there any precaution to be followed? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a lot of causes for hair loss including stress, lack of proper nutrition, scalp infection including dandruff, hormonal or genetic causes, seasonal and many more. As a routine you should wash your scalp daily. Do not apply hair oil as it can increase dandruff....  Read Full »

My hair is thinning and brittle. Is that telogen effluvium?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male, and I first noticed my hair going through rapid changes in the past five years. The color and texture of my hair changed rapidly from dark brown to golden blonde (mainly on the front part of the scalp). As a result, my hair turned brittle and dry and began to thin...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair thinning and lightening can be multifactorial. One of the factors, as you rightly mentioned, is stress. Apart from that, there are multiple factors, including dietary changes, hormonal imbalances, underlying medication conditions, vitamin deficiencies, climate c...  Read Full »

I was facing a hair fall due to telogen. How long will it take for the hair fall to stop?

Query: Hello doctor, One and half years back, I faced hair fall, maybe after medication for dengue. Then the doctor suggested Hair fact fluence for two months, which worked. After that, my hair stopped falling, and it was normal. However, after five to six months, the hair started falling again, so I visit...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. For dandruff, mix Betamethasone lotion with liquid paraffin in equal amounts, apply over the scalp two to three times a week, and wash in the morning. For hair loss, you have been given right treatment and it alway...  Read Full »

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