Hair Fall and Telogen Effluvium

Hair normally moves through growing, resting and shedding phases. With Telogen Effluvium, more follicles enter the resting phase around the same period, so loose hairs become noticeable later. Triggers may include fever or illness, surgery, childbirth, marked stress, rapid weight change or restricted nutrition. The scalp usually remains free of a sharply outlined bald patch, though overall density can look reduced. Hair Loss and Thinning Hair describe what you see; Telogen Effluvium is a possible explanation that needs clinical context.

Think back over the months before shedding began and tell the clinician about illness, medicines, diet and life changes. Eat regularly, include protein-rich foods and avoid tight styles or harsh processing. A clinician may check for an overlapping problem and discuss Hair Supplement Therapy only when it fits your needs. PRP For Hair Loss or Topical Minoxidil may be considered in selected situations, but they should not replace identifying a trigger.

Arrange an assessment if shedding is sudden, severe, patchy, painful, itchy or scaly, or if the scalp shows redness, crusting or pus. Also seek review when the pattern does not begin to settle, because another condition or more than one cause may be present.

Ask which event may have triggered the shedding, whether blood tests are appropriate, how to protect new growth, and how progress will be monitored. Ask what would make the diagnosis need reconsideration.