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Chronic telogen effluvium in a man.

Keng-Ee Thai1, Rodney D Sinclair

  • 1Department of Medicine (Dermatology), The University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|September 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Chronic telogen effluvium, a condition of persistent hair shedding, was observed in a male patient. This diagnosis was aided by the patient

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Trichology

Background:

  • Chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) is a condition characterized by persistent, excessive hair shedding.
  • CTE primarily affects women, with hair density typically maintained as shed hairs are replaced.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of CTE in a male patient.
  • The diagnosis was potentially facilitated by the patient's long hair, which made the shedding more apparent.

Findings:

  • The case presents CTE in a demographic not commonly associated with the condition.
  • It highlights how presenting symptoms, like hair length, can influence diagnostic clarity.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of chronic telogen effluvium.
  • It suggests considering CTE in men, particularly those with long hair, prompting further research into sex-based variations of hair loss conditions.

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