11/14/2025
🌿 Struggling With Hair Thinning Lately? You’re Not Alone.
I’ve been seeing so many patients with sudden or increased hair shedding, and one of the most common causes right now is something called Telogen Effluvium.
✨ What is Telogen Effluvium?
Telogen Effluvium is a stress-induced type of hair shedding.
Your hair follicles cycle between growth and rest phases. When your body goes through stress — physical or emotional — more follicles shift into the “rest” phase.
About 2–3 months later, the shedding begins.
Common triggers include:
• Illness or viral infection
• Surgery
• Major life stress
• Hormonal shifts
• Rapid weight changes
• Medications
The good news? It’s usually temporary once the trigger resolves.
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🧴 What You Can Do at Home
✨ 1. Scalp Massage (daily or every other day)
This is one of the simplest and most underestimated tools for hair health.
Gentle scalp massage helps:
• Increase blood flow to the hair follicles
• Reduce tension held in the scalp
• Support healthier, thicker regrowth
• Stimulate dormant follicles over time
You can use your fingertips or a silicone scalp brush. Apply light pressure in circular motions for 3–5 minutes.
✨ 2. Over-the-Counter Options
Here are a few evidence-supported tools patients can safely try at home:
• Topical Minoxidil (Rogaine®) – helps prolong the growth phase.
• Nutrafol® or Viviscal® – supplements that support hair health from within.
• Peppermint or Rosemary Oil (diluted) – may support circulation and follicle activity.
• Gentle shampoo + conditioner routines – avoid overwashing or stripping the scalp.
• Protein and iron-rich diet – especially if you’re prone to low ferritin.
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🌱 When to See a Dermatology Provider
If your shedding lasts more than 3–4 months, or if you’re noticing visible patches, scalp symptoms, or sudden thinning, it’s worth getting evaluated. I can help identify whether it’s telogen effluvium, hormonal, autoimmune, nutritional, or something else entirely.
