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Chronic telogen effluvium

D A Whiting1

  • 1Department of Dermatology and Pediatrics, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, USA.

Dermatologic Clinics
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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Chronic telogen effluvium is a common diffuse hair loss condition, primarily affecting women aged 30-60. Despite severe shedding, it is typically self-limiting and does not cause permanent baldness.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Trichology

Background:

  • Chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) is a prevalent form of diffuse hair loss affecting the entire scalp.
  • It typically impacts women aged 30-60 with a previously full head of hair.
  • The condition is characterized by abrupt onset and severe shedding, often without an identifiable cause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical and histological features of chronic telogen effluvium.
  • To differentiate CTE from acute telogen effluvium.
  • To address patient concerns regarding hair loss and potential baldness.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation of patients with diffuse hair loss.
  • Histological examination of scalp biopsies.
  • Distinguishing features of CTE compared to acute telogen effluvium.

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Main Results:

  • CTE presents with distinctive clinical and histological findings, aiding diagnosis.
  • The condition is persistent, often fluctuating for years, unlike acute telogen effluvium.
  • Patients experience significant distress due to perceived continuous hair loss.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic telogen effluvium is a distinct entity with diagnostic features.
  • Reassurance is crucial for patients fearing permanent hair loss.
  • The condition is generally self-limiting over an extended period.