Is it possible to have miniaturized hair during CTE?

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My te started two years ago and after the last seasonal shedding that lasted 3 months, my regrowth is now full of thick hair mixed with miniaturized hair. Is this normal?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

TE is not very stabil. It would be better if you consult with your doctor, get the right diagnosis and evaluation.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In  my opinion, when hair shafts have different diameters with more than 20% variability, it is suggestive of androgenic alopecia. Your telogen effluvium may have Unmasked androgenic alopecia. Find a hair loss expert who will do a good history, examination with magnification and possibly biopsy and blood. Develop a diagnosis and treatment plan. PRP hair MD.com

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

CTE (chronic telogen efdluvium) does not cause miniaturized hairs. But many individuals have CTE and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) together. It’s the androgenetic component that gives the miniaturized hairs. See a physician to evaluate the cause of your miniaturized hairs.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The diagnosis of telogen effluvioum is difficult at times, particularly when there is miniaturized hairs present which cculd point to genetic causes

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