Telogen Effluvium

Telogen Effluvium is a type of hair loss characterised by thinning and shedding of hair from the scalp. This type of hair loss was first described by Kligman in 1961 as a disease of hair follicle. Telogen Effluvium appears as a diffuse hair loss mainly after the body has undergone severe stress and is often a temporary hair problem. Although the hair starts falling out, the hair follicles remain intact and can start producing hair again resulting in hair regrowth. It is important to understand that every healthy hair typically goes through three basic phases during hair growth cycle: Anagen (growth phase), Catagen (transitional phase), and Telogen (falling phase). The term Telogen Effluvium suggests loss of hair that is in Telogen or falling phase. This article explains the symptoms, causes, treatment options and tips to prevent of Telogen Effluvium.