Do hairs get thinner in the telogen phase?

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I have noticed during the daily shedding of hairs, I occasionally find some hairs that are thinner and lighter in colour. Is this normal?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Yes it is normal phenomena in telogen efflivium . Because hair get in to resting and shedding phase  in TE that means they get thinner and duller than normal growing anagen phase hair .

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hairs do not get thinning in Telogen Effluvium but rather they reduce their numbers as the hairs are put into their resting stage and then, over a new hair cycle, these hairs regrow

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