Telogen effluvium - the most common type of hair loss that catches people completely off guard.⁠ ⁠ Here's what's happening:⁠ 🔄 Your hair has 3 phases: growing, resting, falling out⁠ ⏰ Normal cycle: 2-3 years growing, 3 months resting, then falls out⁠ ⚠️ With telogen effluvium: 30-50% of your hair suddenly shifts into resting phase⁠ 📅 3 months later = massive hair loss all at once⁠ ⁠ The good news? This is usually temporary and your hair will grow back once the trigger is addressed.⁠ ⁠ Common triggers: stress, illness, major life changes, hormonal shifts, certain medications.⁠ ⁠ If you're experiencing sudden, dramatic hair loss - don't panic, but do see a dermatologist to rule out other causes.⁠ ⁠ #telogenefluvium #hairloss #hairfallout #stresshairloss #dermatologist #hairgrowth #hairhealth #suddenhairloss