Hair Loss In Children:
Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium name comes from the telogen phase of a normal hair
growth cycle. It is the
last phase where the hair
follicle rests for a few months
just before the normal hair
growth starts again with new
hair. About 10% of hair is
in the rest phase at all time.
More information is on the
Hair
Growth Cycle page.
Some times the normal cycle is
interrupted and large amount of
hair goes into the telogen phase
and it shows as thin hair, bald
spots or complete baldness
appears.
Stressful event on the body such as:
- hormonal change
-
severe body injury
-
chemotherapy
- high
fevers
excess vitamin A
emotional stress
childbirth
Once the stressful event is over,
complete hair growth usually occurs
within 6 months.
Telogen effluvium
hair loss condition
usually occurs in young infants as a part of the normal hair growth process
in which mature hair replaces baby hair.
During adolescence, particularly
in girls due the influences of female hormones, a noticeable hair loss can be
seen during the normal rest phase of the hair cycle.
Telogen effluvium affects children and adults. It is
the most common cause to hair loss,
second to male or female pattern
baldness.
Did you
know... If you have sudden hair loss, you should first check with your family
doctor or internist to find your hair loss cause . A dermatologist will treat skin infections
that cause hair loss. It may be necessary for you to see an
endocrinologist for hormone imbalances, namely
androgens. Take the first step right NOW! Call or contact us and ask for your
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provider, your doctor for advice,
diagnosis & treatment. Material in this web site are only
general information & not a diagnosis or
answer to your specific hair loss situation.
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