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What workup do you recommend for pediatric patients with telogen effluvium?

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Dermatology · University of Tennessee
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If the onset was relatively recent, and there is a history of a known trigger, such as a significant illness (e.g., high fever, surgery, other physical trauma) or other stressful life events, I don't usually do any workup right away. I recommend giving it at least 2-3 months to see if it starts to s...

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