Telogen effluvium
Diffuse shedding two to three months after a trigger — fever, surgery, crash dieting, delivery. Usually self-limiting once the cause is addressed.
Hair loss treatment in Chennai
Hair fall and hair loss are not the same thing. Shedding more hair temporarily (telogen effluvium) usually follows illness, stress, nutritional deficiency or childbirth, and recovers. Pattern hair loss is progressive thinning driven by genetics and hormones, and needs sustained treatment. Because the two look similar early on, diagnosis matters more than any product.
Which type do you have?
Identifying the type matters, because each is treated differently.
Male pattern hair loss
Recession at the temples and thinning at the crown, progressing gradually over years.
Female pattern hair loss
Widening of the central parting with the frontal hairline typically preserved.
Patchy loss
Well-defined bald patches, which need medical assessment rather than cosmetic treatment.
What causes it
- Genetic and hormonal factors (androgenetic hair loss)
- Iron, vitamin D, B12 or protein deficiency — common and correctable
- Thyroid disorders and PCOS
- Recent illness, high fever, major stress or rapid weight loss
- Traction from tight hairstyles, and scalp conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis
What actually helps
Find the cause first
Scalp examination and, where indicated, blood tests for iron, vitamin D, B12 and thyroid function. Treating hair loss without knowing the type wastes months.
Medical therapy
Evidence-based topical and, where appropriate, oral treatment. Pattern hair loss requires sustained use — improvement is generally lost if treatment stops.
In-clinic procedures
Procedures such as PRP may be used alongside medical therapy in selected patients. They support a plan; they are not a substitute for diagnosis.
Timelines
Hair grows slowly. Meaningful assessment of any hair plan takes four to six months, and shedding often continues briefly after starting treatment.
Treatments we use for this
Common questions
How much hair fall is normal?
Losing roughly 50–100 hairs a day is normal. Sustained shedding well above that, a widening parting, or visible scalp are reasons to have it assessed.
Will hair grow back after hair fall?
In telogen effluvium, yes — once the trigger is corrected, regrowth is usual. In pattern hair loss, treatment aims to slow progression and thicken existing hair; follicles lost long ago do not return.
Do I need blood tests for hair fall?
Often, yes. Iron deficiency, vitamin D deficiency and thyroid problems are common and correctable causes in this population, and missing them means treating the wrong thing.
Is PRP effective for hair loss?
Evidence suggests it can help in selected patients as part of a broader plan, typically alongside medical therapy. It is not a standalone cure and results vary.
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