What is telogen effluvium?

• Telogen effluvium causes a disruption in the normal hair cycle, resulting in premature hair loss.

• The hair cycle is composed of three stages:

  • Anagen (hair growth phase)

  • Catagen (hair resting phase)

  • Telogen (hair expulsion phase)

• “Normal hair loss” occurs at the end of the telogen phase (lasting 4 to 6 weeks).

• In the case of telogen effluvium, the proportion of hair follicles is abnormally high (from 7 to 35% more), which leads to significant hair loss. Total hair loss is therefore not possible.

• This phenomenon is unfortunately not yet fully understood.

• Possible causes:

  • Acute/chronic illnesses

  • Childbirth

  • Significant emotional stress

  • Nutritional changes (rapid weight loss, restrictive diet, nutritional

    deficiencies)

  • Capillary infection

  • Endocrine disorders

• Recovers, when weight loss is stopped/stabilized, hair regrowth occurs in the following 6 to 12 months.

• According to studies, no product or supplement can prevent hair loss (if no deficiency is identified).

How to minimize hair loss?

• Make sure you get enough protein in your diet.

• Avoid dyeing hair.

• Avoid using a hot iron.

• Keep hair short.

• Take vitamin supplements as prescribed.

• Eat a wide variety of healthy, nutrient-rich foods every day.