telogen effluvium

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Etiology

Pathology

Clinical manifestations

  • diffuse hair loss after stressful event (childbirth is common)
  • the stress generally occurs 2-3 months prior to onset
  • hairs may fall out at hair root when hair is combed[3]
  • full recovery is usual

* images[4][5]

Laboratory

Management

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 916-18
  2. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 28-29
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 17, 18 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2015, 2018.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Hughes CEW, Elston DM (image) Medscape: Telogen Effluvium http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1071566-overview
  5. 5.0 5.1 DermNet NZ. Telogen effluvium (images) http://www.dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/telogen-effluvium.html