Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Dupa? (Photos)

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About 4 to 3 years ago, I started to shed hair. As in, every time I pulled gently it came out without any pain. The whole Scalp is thin now, and some thinning can be seen on the sides also the back. I have thelessimia minor (If This Helps), I was also prescribed to take a medicine called "Folic Acid" l, which I discontinued three week ago. So, what I want to know is that whether this is Chronic Telegen Effluvium or Dupa.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

A detailed review of your medical and hair loss history is required along with examination of the scalp. The clinical photo would be highly unusual for CTE.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You need to have a microscopic examination of the scalp to make the diagnosis of DUPA which exists only in the back and sides of the head in men.  TE is highly unusual in men

Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Dupa? (Photos)

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