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Da-Hyun Kang1, Soon-Hyo Kwon1, Woo-Young Sim1
1Department of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Telogen effluvium (TE) is a type of hair loss often triggered by significant stress, including rapid weight loss. This study found TE occurred with about 15% weight loss, with women and older adults being more susceptible.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Trichology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Telogen effluvium (TE) is diffuse hair loss following stressful events.
- Limited literature exists on the relationship between TE and weight loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize TE induced by weight loss.
- To quantitatively assess the relationship between TE and weight loss.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of patients diagnosed with TE due to weight loss (June 2006-March 2021).
- Collected data included age, sex, weight before and after loss, and weight loss duration.
Main Results:
- 140 patients (30 men, 110 women) with a mean age of 34.57 years.
- Mean weight loss: 15.21% at a rate of 3.54 kg/month.
- Men had a faster weight loss rate; younger individuals experienced greater percentage of weight loss. No significant differences by cause of weight loss.
Conclusions:
- TE from weight loss is associated with ~15.21% loss at ~3.54 kg/month.
- Women and older adults are more vulnerable to TE, irrespective of weight loss severity.
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