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How to know if i have telogen effluvium or female pattern baldness?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Some below: TE may occur if taking drugs such as antidepressants, cardiac drugs like Inderal (Propranolol). A rapid increase in hair loss, a positive tug(pulling hair) test to note if clubs are at end are also useful .Hypothyroidism hyperthyroidism can cause it too and reverse with Rx. Often severe stress is a cause.

Answered 7/4/2014

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