Women who suffered hair loss after a bout with COVID-19 describe how it hurt their self-esteem
Some women are reporting significant hair loss up in the months following a COVID-19 infection due to a condition called telogen effluvium. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Telogen Effluvium
Title: Telogen EffluviumCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 8/28/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - August 28, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Trichologist shares £14 shampoo used to treat hair loss caused by COVID-19 stress
Stress is known as the leading cause of hair loss, so it comes as no surprise hair loss has been linked to COVID-19, dubbed COVID Fallout. Telogen effluvium is the name for a common cause of... (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hair loss treatment: Black cumin oil causes 'significant improvement' in hair growth
HAIR loss is an uphill battle to reverse because the causes are vast and the solutions must be tailored. Some natural products have risen to the challenge, however. A lotion containing black cumin oil was shown to reverse telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do I Know If I Have Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia?
Title: How Do I Know If I Have Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 3/9/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/9/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - March 9, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Hair Shedding Surges in Low-Income Communities During COVID-19 Hair Shedding Surges in Low-Income Communities During COVID-19
The incidence of telogen effluvium, or hair shedding, surged more than 400% among Hispanic/Latinx impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, researchers say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Coronavirus symptoms: COVID-19 could cause telogen effluvium hair loss - what is it?
CORONAVIRUS symptoms are known to affect many parts of the body not just the respiratory system. Many people have been concerned their hair loss may be a symptom of a possible COVID-19 infection. What is the link? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is telogen effluvium reversible?
Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually happens several months after a person experiences a traumatic event or stress. The hair usually regrows within 6 to 9 months. In this article, learn more about causes, treatments, and tips for recovery, including dietary changes and lifestyle habits. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
7 Ways Sleep Loss Wrecks Your Face and Body
Grandma was right, we really do need our beauty sleep. In addition to the myriad of behavioral, cognitive and health-related reasons for getting the recommended seven to eight hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep, it turns out that sleep loss also affects our outward appearance in a number of alarming ways. We partnered with Sleep Number and investigated what happens to your face and body when you’re sleep deprived. The findings aren’t pretty. 1. You age faster. According to a growing body of research, if you don’t get enough quality sleep on a regular basis, you’re essentially pulling a reverse Benjamin Button...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Is Telogen Effluvium?
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Hair is an epidermal appendage. It has a regular cycle of phases where hair grows (anagen), rests (telogen) and has a transition phase (catagen) in between.
Normal hair loss is ~50-100 hairs lost/day on the scalp. Normal hair grows about 2.5 mm/week.
The history should include details about general health, health stressors especially in last 4-6 months including fevers, surgeries, new medication and life events are important.
Review of systems for possible anemia, diabetes, and hypothyroidism and other autoimmune diseases should be obtained including fatigue, constipation, weight changes, night sweats, eye, mus...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 21, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
