[Table/Fig-2]:
Probable aetiological causes of telogen effluvium in the study subjects (based on history)
| Sl.No | Probable aetiological causes | No of patients | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Febrile illness | 16 | 12.30 |
| 2 | Psychological stress | 48 | 36.92 |
| 3 | Child birth | 7 | 5.38 |
| 4 | Crash diet | 8 | 6.15 |
| 5 | Surgical operation | 3 | 2.30 |
| 6 | Chronic blood loss | 6 | 4.61 |
| 7 | Drug intake | 12 | 9.23 |
| 8 | Topical application | 8 | 6.15 |