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Often triggered by severe emotional or physical stress, telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair loss that occurs as a result of shedding of resting hair known as telogen hair.
IN THESE VIDEOS, I EXPLAIN THE SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS – AND HOW TO TREAT IT
In the videos above, I explain things in a simple way that applies to most people who have telogen effluvium. Of course, no video or website can replace the value of a personalised consultation. At your consultation, you can have your skin carefully examined and get an expert recommendation to help you resolve your condition.
Treatment helps people of all ages take control of their skin condition and get their life back.
How does telogen effluvium impact people on a day-by-day basis?
SUDDEN HAIR LOSS CAN BE A DISTRESSING CONDITION FOR ANYONE
You might start losing your hair around 3 months following a shock to your system
You may notice losing your hair in larger quantities or clumps, with increased hair shedding in the shower, on your hairbrush after brushing your hair, on the pillow in the morning or generally around the house.
You hair will thin and have less volume
Usually, there are no symptoms, but sometimes you may notice scalp tenderness. You might notice generalised hair thinning, with a decrease in the hair volume.
While sometimes subtle, people may notice something different about you
Hair loss, whatever the cause, can create significant anxiety and distress. The self-consciousness can be debilitating, causing you to experience a heightened sense of stress around losing more of your hair.
One of the most challenging aspects is not knowing why it’s happening
Before you see a dermatologist, an accurate diagnosis may elude you. This uncertainty can lead to many false trails and needless anxiety. Hopelessness may ensue…
Can we cure telogen effuvium?
Thankfully, this is a self-limiting condition, which means that provided I confirm the diagnosis, the situation should self-resolve in the next 3 to 6 months. Where hair loss has carried on for longer than expected, it is critical to ensure that telogen effluvium is the correct diagnosis and that specific treatment, if needed, is initiated.
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About the author
Dr Penelope Pratsou | Consultant Dermatologist
MBChB, MRCP (UK) (Dermatology)
I’m Dr Penelope Pratsou, a skilled independent Consultant Dermatologist based in Berkshire. I have specialist expertise in the diagnosis and management of all skin cancers, and in performing mole checks. I’m a trained skin surgeon and remove skin cancers, moles, skin tags, cysts and warts.
I also have invaluable experience in dealing with all skin conditions, from the common skin complaints of acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis, to the rarer and more complex skin problems, having seen it all through years of NHS work.
After I obtained my Membership to the Royal College of Physicians, I undertook rigorous specialist training in dermatology, before being appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. There, I helped set up and lead a busy clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of suspected skin cancer. I was also actively involved in supervising and training both dermatology and GP trainees.
Alongside my increasingly busy private practice, I have maintained an NHS practice in Oxford in order to continue to engage with challenging cases and to develop my specialist interest in skin allergy.
















