What is it?
Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually happens after a stressful, a shocking, or a traumatic event. It usually appears on the top of the scalp.
The factors that can contribute to telogen effluvium are:
- Hormonal changes (particularly post-pregnancy or around menopause),
- Periods of high stress and anxiety,
- Poor diet,
- Excessive heat styling and overstyling,
- Illness, medication, and smoking.
The treatment usually requires the patient to have the right nutrition, including a balance of proteins, vitamins, and minerals that are needed to support a healthy hair growth. Complete hair growth supplements with a blend of biotin, vitamin C, zinc, iron, marine extracts, and other nutrients have also shown to be effective.
Causes
Some of the major causes of Telogen Effluvium are:
- Severe stress
- Poor diet
- Sudden weight loss
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Menopause
- Certain drugs
- Underlying health conditions like autoimmune disease, conditions that affect the thyroid gland, and alopecia areata.
Treatment
The doctors usually opt for the following treatment procedures to treat this condition:
- Addressing nutritional deficiencies through diet:
- Protein provides the building blocks for hair to grow and the doctor will recommend a diet that includes plenty of protein-rich foods such as meat, eggs, fish, beans, grains, and nuts.
- Iron deficiency is also linked to telogen effluvium. The inclusion of iron-rich foods, including red meat, liver, dark green leafy vegetables, beans, and lentils, in the diet, might help in reducing hair loss.
- Non-Surgical Hair Replacement
- Hormone Replacement Therapy for people experiencing menopause
- Counseling support to manage stress or anxiety
