Regrowth from Telogen Effluvium? How long will it take? (photo)

February 5, 2018
Asked By:Hyvasco in Seattle, WA

I am an East-Asian female (60's) and broke my ribs in SEP 2017. I shed immediately and by OCT, lost ~40% of my hair. The shedding was all over. I called a hair loss clinic and they said that it's telogen effluvium, over the phone. Here is my timeline: Early SEP 2017: Broken Ribs Mid OCT 2017: Ribs healed / lost 40% of hair Early NOV 2017: Started on anti-hair loss shampoo and biotin Mid NOV 2017: Started on 5% minodixil Mid JAN 2018: Shedding has stopped

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February 13, 2018

Answer: It may take six to twelve months to appreciate some growth after hair loss from telogen effluvium.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 13, 2018

Answer: It may take six to twelve months to appreciate some growth after hair loss from telogen effluvium.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
February 7, 2018

Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 7, 2018

Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 8, 2018

Answer: Hair loss related to stress

February 8, 2018

Answer: Hair loss related to stress

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February 6, 2018

Answer: Hair loss

February 6, 2018

Answer: Hair loss

February 7, 2018

Answer: TE

February 7, 2018

Answer: TE

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