China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (7): 458-460.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202107458

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Acute telogen effluvium: a case report

LYU Shuying1,2, QU Baoquan1,2, LIN Wenjun1,2, WANG Zihan1,2, KOU Ran2, YANG Dingquan2   

  1. 1 Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China; 
    2 China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
  • Online:2021-07-15 Published:2021-06-25
  • Contact: YANG Dingquan, E-mail: ydqlx@163.com

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Abstract:

A 26-year-old female presented with diffuse hair shedding with trichodynia for 6 months due to work pressure. The hair-pulling test was positive. Dermoscopic examination showed many new vellus hairs, and the proximal part of the shed hair shaft was hypopigmentation. The diagnosis of acute telogen effluvium was made. The hair lose basically recovered after support treatment and relieving anxiety.

Key words: acute telogen effluvium, diffuse hair loss