Telogen effluvium - the most common type of hair loss that catches people completely off guard. Here's what's happening: 🔄 Your hair has 3 phases: growing, resting, falling out ⏰ Normal cycle: 2-3 years growing, 3 months resting, then falls out ⚠️ With telogen effluvium: 30-50% of your hair suddenly shifts into resting phase 📅 3 months later = massive hair loss all at once The good news? This is usually temporary and your hair will grow back once the trigger is addressed. Common triggers: stre

What is Telogen Effluvium? It is a type of temporary hair loss that happens when your hair follicles are “shocked” into shedding more strands than usual- Anything that stresses the body or disrupts your internal balance can trigger TE. Triggers can include: • Illness, high fever, or infection • Surgery or trauma • Emotional stress • Nutritional deficiencies (iron, vitamin D, protein, etc.) • Rapid weight loss • Hormonal changes • Certain medications • Inflammation on the scalp If you are experie

Can telogen effluvium start immediately after a trigger without a 1-3 month delay?