Thinning Or Shedding Hair? Telogen Effluvium May Be the Culprit
Are you experiencing an increase in hair shedding and thinning?
When you feel through your hair does it feel thinner?
What you may be experiencing is a form of hair loss called telogen effluvium. With this condition your hair is going through a disturbance in your average hair cycle. The average length of time that you will be experiencing this cycle is 3-6 months. After the disturbance period the hair will begin to grow (fill in) again.
Telogen effluvium is much different from permanent hair loss (alopecia). The hair usually grows back. During the growing process (anagen stage) the hair sprouts up through the scalp and pushes out the dead hair.
Telogen effluvium can be caused by surgery, major trauma, grief, stress, extreme weight loss, diet changes, childbirth, abrupt hormonal changes, high fever, severe infection or other illnesses. Start treatment as soon as possible to help strengthen your hair strands.
Your trichologist can help with determining whether you are experiencing telogen effluvium, in addition can prescribe treatments. Personalize cocktails are available for your condition.
