Telogen effluvium

Patient story: "The bald patch seemed to get bigger and bigger."

Gita Mendis was diagnosed with alopecia in 2008.

In this video, Gita talks about her experience of alopecia areata, how she felt when she noticed her hair loss, and the treatment she received.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 28 Nov 2016

Articles for telogen effluvium

Introduction

Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. The hair on your head can be a defining part of your identity. There are many types of hair loss with different symptoms and causes.

Treating hair loss

Although hair loss rarely needs to be treated, many people seek treatment for cosmetic reasons. Many cases of hair loss are temporary or they're a natural part of ageing and don't need treatment.

Patient story: "There is definitely life after hair loss."

Read about Michelle Chapman who was diagnosed with alopecia areata when she was just five. She now devotes her time to raising awareness of alopecia.

Patient story: "I hate my bald head."

Robert Murray started losing his hair at the age of 16 and, more than 10 years later, he's still coming to terms with it. He tried an alternative treatment, which involved having his head regularly rubbed for 30 minutes by an Ayurvedic practitioner.