I am a 20yr old female suffering from telogen effluvium. It was caused by a high fever a few months ago. I have already lost around 20% of my hair in the past month, and I am wondering if there is any way to know how much more I am going to lose. Are there any statistics on the normal amount of hair that TE patients lose?
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January 12, 2016
Answer: There is no quantifiable number to say how much hair you may lose from telogen effluvium because everybody is different.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
The most likely cause is alopecia areata although a few other diagnoses are possible.You'll want to see a dermatologist for diagnosis. If your periods are regular there are three blood tests you need as well: CBC, TSH and ferritin (the iron test). Whether or not any other blood tests are...
I can confidently say these have little to no role in helping most patients with alopecia areata. A healthy diet and a lifestyle which includes exercise does help patients feel better and helps many individuals cope with a wide variety of medical conditions.I'm all for eating well and...
Smoking marijuana or THC and nothing to do with hair loss and DHT other than the "H' and the "T" in the acronym. It is one letter removed from a semordnilap.
