Does TE cause hair miniaturization & shedding of miniaturized hairs?

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Does TE cause hair miniaturization? And shedding of miniaturized hairs? The ISHRS.org says "Abnormal hair shedding and hair miniaturization-the condition known as telogen effluvium-can be caused by high or prolonger fever and trauma" "Hair miniaturization the condition known as telogen effluvium" is that correct or or false?

Audrey G. Bauer, MD · Answer

Telogen Effluvium is NOT associated with miniaturization of hair. In TE (there are 5 different types/patterns) the normal terminal (thick) hair is shed without any underlying changes to the hair structure itself. Hair miniaturization is a direct result of changes to the health and structure of the follicle itself. It usually takes multiple hair cycles over 5-15 years for hair to miniaturize. Miniaturization is caused by genetic predisposition and the effects of DHT. It is NOT related to TE, which is a separate process. I hope this answers your question.

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