Telogen effluvium is a diffuse, transient hair loss that occurs 2–4 months after a physical or hormonal shock (stress, fever, postpartum, surgeries, diets, COVID-19, medications). The follicle is not destroyed and the hair usually regrows when the trigger is corrected. It is not the same as permanent alopecia. What is telogen effluvium? It is a […]
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Cicatricial alopecia is hair loss due to permanent destruction of the follicle, which is replaced by scar tissue. Lost hair does not regenerate, so early diagnosis and treatment are key to stopping its progression. What is scarring alopecia? Cicatricial alopecia (or scarring alopecia) groups together diseases in which inflammation destroys the hair follicle and leaves
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Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by repeated tension on the follicles (braids, ponytails, extensions, tight hairstyles). In its early stages, it is reversible if you change your hairstyle; if it persists, it can become permanent. Consult your doctor early. What is traction alopecia? It is an acquired and mechanical alopecia: chronic traction damages the
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