telogen effluvium – MySymptom

Is it normal to experience severe hair shedding during the autumn months?

1. Introduction Experiencing an increase in hair shedding during the autumn months is a documented physiological event linked to the natural cyclical phases of human hair follicles. This seasonal shedding, clinically related to a mild form of telogen effluvium, is considered a normal biological response to changing daylight hours and environmental shifts, though persistent loss … Read more

What does it mean if your hair is falling out in large clumps suddenly?

1. Introduction Sudden hair loss in large clumps is most frequently caused by a condition called telogen effluvium, which is a systemic response to a profound physiological or emotional stressor. It can also indicate an autoimmune condition such as alopecia areata, where the immune system directly attacks the hair follicles. Discovering handfuls of hair on … Read more