2022
DOI: 10.1159/000521705
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Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Traction Alopecia

Abstract: <b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Telogen effluvium (TE) is a type of diffuse hair shedding that occurs 2–3 months after an exposure or trigger. The excessive hair loss may “unmask” underlying hair loss disorders such as female pattern hair loss. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> This is a case series of 3 patients with postpartum TE in which an underlying traction alopecia (TA) was revealed. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> TE can unmask underlying TA.… Show more

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“…NOTE: Difficulty in distinguishing this from other types of alopecia such as alopecia areata and telogen effluvium [43]. [41,42] 1.…”
Section: Histological Featuresmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…NOTE: Difficulty in distinguishing this from other types of alopecia such as alopecia areata and telogen effluvium [43]. [41,42] 1.…”
Section: Histological Featuresmentioning
confidence: 99%