Aman Samrao1, Paradi Mirmirani2,3,4. 1. Department of Dermatology, The Permanente Medical Group, Stockton, California, USA. 2. Department of Dermatology, The Permanente Medical Group, Vallejo, California, USA. 3. Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA. 4. Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Abstract
Introduction: 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. Case Presentation: This is a case series of 3 patients with postpartum TE in which an underlying traction alopecia (TA) was revealed. Conclusion: TE can unmask underlying TA. Awareness of this phenomenon is critical to appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Introduction: 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. Case Presentation: This is a case series of 3 patients with postpartum TE in which an underlying traction alopecia (TA) was revealed. Conclusion: TE can unmask underlying TA. Awareness of this phenomenon is critical to appropriate diagnosis and treatment.