TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM

Question 1

TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM definition

Answer 1

uniform decrease in hair density secondary to hairs leaving the growth (anagen) stage and entering the
resting (telogen) stage of the cycle

Question 2

TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM

precipitating factors mnemonic

Answer 2

“SEND” hair follicles out of anagen and

into telogen

Question 3

“SEND” Meaning

Answer 3

Stress and Scalp disease (surgery)
Endocrine (hypothyroidism, post-partum)
Nutritional (iron and protein deficiency)
Drugs (citretin, heparin, lithium, IFN,
β-blockers, valproic acid, SSRIs)

Question 4

TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM course. No prognosis

Answer 4

hair loss typically occurs 2-4 mo after exposure to precipitant

Question 5

TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM

prognosis of regrowth

Answer 5

regrowth occurs within a few months but may not be complete