Telogen effluvium (TE) and Chronic telogen effluvium (CTE)

However If hair loss persists more than 6 months, it may convert into chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) which is very difficult to treat and in few cases; it may convert into permanent damage. Chronic telogen effluvium have been reported mainly in women. Chronic telogen effluvium was first reported at a conference (Alopecia, Washington DC, November 1996) and later published as a newly identified diffuse form of hair loss in women. Very rarely has chronic telogen effluvium been reported in men. This form of hair loss can gradually become quite extensive, all over scalp and known as permanent changes.

Few known common triggers for Telogen effluvium (TE) are long Illness or major surgery, anaemia and severe blood loss, crash diets, Antibiotics, Hormonal changes, severe stress, vaccination, environment and water changes etc. Most common triggers for chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) are PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and Thyroid in young females. To differentiate female pattern baldness and chronic telogen effluvim is not too difficult. Female pattern baldness (FPB )occurs more commonly after menopause or 35+ age of females but chronic telogen effluvoim (CTE ) can be seen in young females.



Telogen effluvium (TE) Natural Treatments
The treatment contains topical applications like natural oils and natural paste. Entire therapy is free from any side effects but results can be variable in every individual. In few cases, re-growth was also noticed with the help of natural treatments but not in all cases. Natural therapy definitely helps but perfect pharmacological action is yet not known.