Telogen Effluvium Treatments

Telogen effluvium is a common type of alopecia that causes diffuse hair loss in individuals that have experienced a recent stressful event.

Stress comes in many forms and a stressful event can sometimes lead to hair loss. Some examples of stressors that may cause telogen effluvium to include:

• Death of a loved one
• Personal or family conflict
• Work-related stress
• Illness or hospital stay
• Childbirth
• Certain medications

This condition is typically reversible over a 6-18 month time period assuming the stressful event has ended and is not recurrent.

Since other conditions can cause similar hair loss, it is important to get a proper diagnosis as not to slow the healing process. 

Are you experiencing hair loss due to stress? Book an appointment at Dermatology Consultants of Frisco today and one of our compassionate and experienced dermatologists will help devise an appropriate treatment plan for you.