Telogen effluvium or hair shedding arises during the telogen or resting phase of the hair growth cycle. It is in complete opposition to anagen effluvium where hair shedding happens during the growth stages. It is usually caused due to hormonal imbalance.
Usually, hair starts to recover on its own because this type of hair loss is temporary. But if there is a pattern found in hair loss, then the hair fall will increase and you will be required to consult a Hair specialist. A doctor usually requests scalp biopsy and then if the hair end is club shaped,white in colour then there is telogen hair loss.
In a normal healthy person, about 85% of hair is actively growing and the rest 15% is resting. Due to shock caused by prolonged fever, infections,post pregnancy,stress or anything else, there can be an increase in hair loss and at its peak, about 70% of hair can turn into the telogen phase & fall.Telogen effluvium doesn’t cause complete baldness, although it can be a genetic indicator of future balding.
Telogen effluvium is usually self-correcting. Eating the right diet, with plenty of protein, fruits, and vegetables will induce hair growth and if the hair loss is more then you should consult your hair specialist.