Hair Loss/ Telogen effluvium

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

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Authored By: Dr. Priya J Talageri