Telogen defluxion

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Sections available in full article Introduction, Presenting signs, Pathogenesis, Etiology, Predisposing factors, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Presenting problems, Client history, Clinical signs, Diagnostic investigation, Confirmation of diagnosis, Differential diagnosis, Sequelae, Prognosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Mr David Scarff BVetMed CertSAD MRCVS
Synonyms Telogen effluvium

Introduction

  • Uncommon syndrome characterized by widespread hair loss.
  • Cause : stress   →   synchronization of anagen hair follicles into catagen   →   shedding of large numbers of telogen hairs 1-3 months later.
  • Treatment : none
  • Progress : good

Diagnosis

Clinical signs

  • Generalized symmetrical hair loss over most of trunk .
  • Head and limbs usually spared.
  • No inflammatory changes in skin.
  • Hairs epilate easily - leaving complete alopecia.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

  • Causes of symmetrical alopecia  Alopecia: overview  .

Sequelae

Prognosis

  • Excellent: spontaneous resolution, unless inciting factor repeated.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Fadok V A (1985)The dynamics of hair growth and development.Dermatology Reports4, 1.
  • Miller W H Jr (1990)Symmetrical trunkal hair loss in cats.Compend Contin Educ12p461.

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