Seborrheic dermatitis and telogen effluvium
Common Questions and Answers about Seborrheic dermatitis and telogen effluvium
seborrheic-dermatitis
So I would assume that a scalp condition may be ruled out. Scalp disease like seborrheic dermatitis , fungal infections and discoid lupus may present with defined or diffuse hair loss. On the other hand, male pattern baldness may present with a particular pattern which begins on the vertex or crown and may eventually lead to thinning of the hair line along the temples. This may be hormonal and genetic.
As for telogen effluvium, this is a phase of hair growth wherein shedding may be alarming.
Eat well and sleep well. The cause for seborrheic dermatitis and its possible triggers are not exactly known however fungal infections have been associated with this condition.
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I cannot confirm anything without examination, but it can be due to telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium is characterized by excessive and early entry of hairs into the telogen phase. It is a reactive process caused by a metabolic or hormonal stress or by medications. It can even be mediated by allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp. In my opinion you should consult a dermatologist and get this possibility evaluated.
I hope it helps.
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For diffuse hair loss from eyebrows as well, alopecia totalis and telogen effluvium should be ruled out. In alopecia totalis, there is hairfall of scalp as well as eyebrow and eyelashes. The cause is stress or some autoimmune disease. My sincere advice would be to get an examination done from a dermatologist or trichologist.
It can be due to fungal infection(tinea capitis) or telogen effluvium. Tinea capitis is contagious and can spread direct contact with someone who has the condition, or if you touch contaminated items such as combs, hats, clothing, or similar surfaces. I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. Diagnosis is by clinical examination of the scalp as well as a skin lesion biopsy with microscopic examination. My sincere advice would be to get it examined from a dermatologist.
This is because the hair enter the telogen phase. See the growth cycle of hair is in two phases, anagen or grwith phase and telogen or resting phase. During telogen, the resting hair remains in the follicle until it is pushed out by growth of a new anagen hair. In telogen effluvium, a large number of hair enter telogen at one time. When they start growing they do it together and so miniature hair may be present.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
But since you are mentioning that half of your hair have gone, so chronic telogen effluvium also needs to be ruled out. Chronic telogen effluvium is hair shedding lasting longer than 6 months. Treatment consists of medications like Minoxidil, surgical approach(hair transplantation) and improvement in diet.
My sincere advice is to consult a trichologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Thanks Dr. Schiano,
This is what I have learned about "Telogen effluvium"
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Telogen effluvium is a form of nonscarring alopecia characterized by diffuse hair shedding, often with an acute onset. A chronic form with a more insidious onset and a longer duration also exists.1,2 Telogen effluvium is a reactive process caused by a metabolic or hormonal stress or by medications.
It is characterized by excessive and early entry of hairs into the telogen phase. Telogen effluvium is a reactive process caused by a metabolic or hormonal stress or by medications.It can even be mediated by allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp.
I suggest an evalualtion by a dermatologist to confirm a diagnosis as treatment can be planned only after confirmation of diagnosis.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted.
), that would provide further circumstantial evidence that you do indeed have telogen effluvium. Since telogen effluvium is reversible and self-limiting, I think you should hold off on the Propecia for 3 months and see what happens. If the hair is falling out a lot less, then I would continue to wait for the hair to re-grow from its telogen loss.
I suffered Telogen Effluvium and lost 60% of my hair 1 year ago, Feb-March 2009. The hair loss was triggered by both Thyroid and Iron (FE 16); thyroid stabilized in Aug09 and iron levels recently reached 70. I am not seeing any regrowth at this point. Is it true that the hair follicle will shrivel up and remain dormant after 1 year? In general, would you expect that my hair will grow back (and when should I expect regrowth)?
4 months ago I noticed a receding hairline (temples and frontal) i thought it was nothing and moved on, then later i had balding everywhere, i started researching and it sounded like telogen effluvium. Later it was getting worse, about a month ago i noticed a thin bald patch in a horizontal line about 2 cm on the side of my head, shedding varies on my stress it seems. my hairlines gone up a tiny bit since, and it seems like i have about 2 thirds of the symptoms for hyperthyroidism.
It is characterized by excessive and early entry of hairs into the telogen phase. Telogen effluvium is a reactive process caused by a metabolic or hormonal stress or by medications.It can even be mediated by allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp.Second differential can be due to allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp.
I suggest an evalualtion by a dermatologist to confirm a diagnosis as treatment plans for both are different.
There is a chronic form also which persists for a longer duration and starts with insidious onset. Chronic telogen effluvium is hair shedding lasting longer than 6 months. Treatment consists of medications like Minoxidil, surgical approach(hair transplantation) and improvement in diet.
My sincere advice is to consult a trichologist and get this possibility ruled out. In the meantime take care of your diet and eat a healthy nutritious diet.
Hair loss can also be due to dandruff, dermatitis, shampoos, oils, soaps, dust and dirt etc. Thyroid disorders and diabetes too could be a cause. Insomnia, stress and anxiety along with poor diet and excess of caffeine too can be the cause. Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!
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