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TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM



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 and sudden weight loss

• Excessive heat styling and overstyling,

• Illness, medication, and smoking.







Treatment

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.

• 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.

* Complete hair growth supplements with a blend of biotin, vitamin C, zinc, iron, marine extracts, and other nutrients have also shown to be effective

• Platelet rich plasma therapy(PRP)

• Mesotherapy

• Hormone Replacement Therapy for people experiencing menopause

• Counseling support to manage stress or anxiety