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Is Dandruff A Side Effect Of Telogen Effluvium?

I have just been diagnosed with telogen effluvium. Extreme hair loss began 2 1/2 weeks ago. My scalp burns and itches terribly!!! I also have dandruff. Is this a side effect of telogen effluvium or could this be one of the things causing the hair loss?
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Telogen effluvium is sudden acute increase in hair shedding due to a preceding precipitating factor like an illness or weight loss or stressful factor. Dandruff is not associated with increased hair shedding due to Telogen effluvium though it may contribute to the shedding. I suggest you to use a ketoconazole based anti-dandruff shampoo every alternate days. Lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for a 7-10 minutes before rinsing it off. This would take care of the hair fall due to dandruff whereas Telogen effluvium is self-resolving in about 3-6 months following recovery from a stressful event.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Kakkar S.
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Is Dandruff A Side Effect Of Telogen Effluvium?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Telogen effluvium is sudden acute increase in hair shedding due to a preceding precipitating factor like an illness or weight loss or stressful factor. Dandruff is not associated with increased hair shedding due to Telogen effluvium though it may contribute to the shedding. I suggest you to use a ketoconazole based anti-dandruff shampoo every alternate days. Lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for a 7-10 minutes before rinsing it off. This would take care of the hair fall due to dandruff whereas Telogen effluvium is self-resolving in about 3-6 months following recovery from a stressful event. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S.