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Condition
Telogen Effluvium
Temporary diffuse shedding following a physiological shock.
Soumm · Condition
Definition
A condition in which an unusually large number of follicles enter the resting phase simultaneously, producing diffuse shedding some weeks later.
Common triggers include illness, surgery, childbirth, rapid weight loss and severe stress.
Course and management
It is usually self-limiting and resolves once the trigger has passed, though recovery is measured in months.
Persistent or patchy loss should be assessed, as it suggests a different diagnosis.
A note on evidence
Hair responds to many things at once: sleep, nutrition, hormonal changes, scalp condition and stress among them. Published here for education only; individual concerns should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.