Shedding More Hair Than Usual? Let’s Talk About Telogen Effluvium
Noticing extra hair in your brush, shower drain, or on your pillow? You might be experiencing Telogen Effluvium—a common, yet often misunderstood form of temporary hair loss. At Core Aesthetic, we understand how emotional and frustrating this can be, and we’re here to help you identify the cause and support your scalp and hair health with targeted solutions.
What Is Telogen Effluvium?
Telogen Effluvium (TE) is a stress-related form of hair shedding that occurs when a large number of hair follicles prematurely enter the telogen (resting) phase of the hair growth cycle. Instead of shedding a few strands a day, you may suddenly lose hundreds—especially while brushing or washing your hair.
The good news? It’s usually temporary and often resolves once the underlying trigger is addressed.
What Causes It?
Telogen Effluvium can be triggered by a variety of physical or emotional stressors. Common causes include:
Illness or high fever
Major surgery or injury
Postpartum hormone shifts
Nutritional deficiencies (iron, protein, zinc, etc.)
Rapid weight loss or strict dieting
Thyroid or hormonal imbalances
Emotional stress or trauma
Medication changes or discontinuation
Stopping or starting GLP-1 medications
Hair loss from TE often appears 2–3 months after the triggering event, making it tricky to connect cause and effect right away.
What Does It Look Like?
People with TE typically notice diffuse thinning, especially on the top or crown of the head, rather than bald patches. Your scalp may feel more exposed in bright light, or your ponytail may feel noticeably thinner.
You may also see short regrowth hairs poking through as the cycle begins to recover.
How Core Aesthetic Can Help
At Core Aesthetic, we take a holistic and science-backed approach to hair wellness. Here’s how we can help clients experiencing Telogen Effluvium:
✔️ In-Depth Consultation & Scalp Analysis
We begin with a full evaluation to understand your history, lifestyle, and potential triggers. Identifying the cause is key to healing.
✔️ Supplement Support
We offer medical-grade hair growth supplements that include essential nutrients like biotin, collagen, and stress-reducing adaptogens to support regrowth from the inside out.
✔️ Scalp Treatments & Microneedling
Microneedling the scalp paired with growth serums or PDRN (a skin-regenerating DNA-based compound) can stimulate blood flow and reactivate dormant follicles.
✔️ Customized Compounded Prescriptions
Thanks to our in-house pharmacy, we can offer prescription hair solutions such as topical minoxidil or growth boosters tailored to your needs—without the wait.
✔️ Lifestyle & GLP-1 Medication Guidance
If your hair loss is linked to rapid weight loss or medication like GLP-1s (Semaglutide or Tirzepatide), we’ll help you support your body with proper nutrition and hydration, and explore microdosing strategies to help reduce stress on the body.
