A type of alopecia that does not scar or cause bald patches, Telogen effluvium is distinguished by diffused hair shedding across the scalp.
It occurs when vast numbers of hair decide to enter the telogen (resting) state at the same time, which occurs due to hormone disruptions and stress. Shedding starts after the new anagen (growing) [...]

A form of alopecia that does not cause scarring, Telogen effluvium is distinguished by scattered hair shedding across the scalp.
Hair has two phases; one called anagen that signifies the growth phase and the other telogen, that is known as the resting phase. During the telogen state hair remains dormant in the follicle until it is [...]