Imagine losing your hair at a faster pace than normal, so much so that you appear to be balding on the top of your head. Panic would set in, right? You might assume the worst and that you have a disease that would cause the hair loss. That's the fear some people experience when they have a hair loss condition called telogen effluvium. Fear sets in that something is wrong with them, and they wonder if the hair loss can be reversed or it is simply something they have to live with. The good news is that there are answers for those who ask, "What is the treatment for telogen effluvium hair loss?" The bad news is it could take up to six months for hair to grow back to a normal level. 

What Is Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss? 

Losing your hair can be a devastating experience. In severe cases, there may be patches of missing hair or bald spots on top of the head. It can be an emotional time for people with telogen effluvium. It is not related to cancer or another life-threatening illness, however. Basically, the active hair follicles that grow hair comprise 80 to 90 percent of the head. They are in what is referred to as the anagen phase. The remaining follicles are in a resting state, known as the telogen stage. Though the hair loss generally happens on the top of the head, in severe cases, it also can affect other areas of the body. It can happen to both men and women, though middle-aged women and older are most likely to experience this condition.