Evidence?based Homoeopathy: Case Report of Telogen Effluvium After Typhoid in a 12 years Old Girl

Dr. Nidhi Bhatt, Dr. Divya Bhardwaj

Abstract: Telogen effluvium is a form of nonscarring alopecia characterized by diffuse, often acute, hair shedding. Telogen hair is also known as club hair due to the shape of the root. In a normal, healthy individual's scalp, about 85% is anagen hair, and 15% is telogen hair. Anagen hair is actively growing hair, whereas telogen hair is resting hair. A few hairs may also be in the catagen or transition phase. If the body remains under significant stress, approximately 70% of anagen hair precipitates into the telogen phase, thus causing hair loss. Telogen effluvium is a reactive process triggered by metabolic stress, hormonal changes, or medications. Common triggering events include acute febrile illness, severe infection, major surgery, severe trauma, postpartum hormonal changes (particularly a decrease in estrogen), hypothyroidism, discontinuing estrogen-containing medication, crash dieting, low protein intake, heavy metal ingestion, and iron deficiency. Many medications have been linked to telogen effluvium, but the most common are beta-blockers and retinoids, including excess vitamin A, anticoagulants, propylthiouracil, carbamazepine, and immunizations. Telogen effluvium is a condition that can affect individuals of any age, gender, or racial background. The exact prevalence of telogen effluvium is unknown, but it is considered quite common. Many adults experience an episode of telogen effluvium at some point in their lifetime. Although telogen effluvium can manifest in both men and women, women tend to be more susceptible because of postpartum hormonal changes. In addition, women are more disturbed by hair shedding compared to men and are more likely to seek medical attention. Homoeopathic literature shows that cases of Telogen Effluvium have been treated successfully with homoeopathic medicines.

Keywords: Telogen effluvium, Typhoid fever, Homoeopathy, Thallium Metallicum 30C

How to Cite?: Dr. Nidhi Bhatt, Dr. Divya Bhardwaj, "Evidence?based Homoeopathy: Case Report of Telogen Effluvium After Typhoid in a 12 years Old Girl", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 356-358, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251104130925, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251104130925