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My child falling hair with white bulb and same size can it is telogen effluvium?

Q: my child falling hair with white bulb and same size can it is telogen effluvium?

: Did he have a serious illness in the previous 2-3 months? If yes, telogen effluvium is likely especially his scalp is otherwise healthy. Take care.

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Did he have a serious illness in the previous 2-3 months? If yes, telogen effluvium is likely especially his scalp is otherwise healthy. Take care.

Answered 8/21/2023

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A member asked:

My child falling hair with white bulb and same size can it is telogen effluvium?

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