A 34-year-old female asked:
is chronic telogen effluvium treatable? if so, how is it treated?
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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered
34 years experience Family Medicine
Yes : Treated usually by eliminating the underlying problem. Caused by physical or emotional stress, so any significant disease or illness may be the culprit. See your doctor.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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