<\/span><\/h2>\nAnagen effluvium refers to hair<\/span> detachment that arises during the anagen or growth stage of the hair cycle<\/span>.<\/p>\nThis is in contrast to telogen<\/span> effluvium or shedding of hair that arises during the telogen or resting stage of the hair cycle.<\/p>\nAnagen effluvium is due to a acute<\/span> hair injury follicles<\/span> By a endogenous<\/span> or exogenous<\/span> cause, resulting in sudden diffuse<\/span> detachment of structurally damaged hairs. Diffuse alopecia<\/span> (hair loss) can occur over a period of days. Alopecia leaves no scars.<\/p>\n<\/span>Who gets Anagen effluvium?<\/span><\/h2>\nAnagen effluvium is most common in patients of any age, sex<\/span> or the race that receives chemotherapy<\/span>.<\/p>\nIndividuals with autoimmune<\/span> Conditions such as alopecia areata and pemphigus vulgaris may be affected. <\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>What causes anagen effluvium?<\/span><\/h2>\nAny insult that hurts mitosis<\/span> of hair follicle<\/span> keratinocytes<\/span> can cause anagen effluvium. Disruption of cell division in the hair matrix makes the hair narrow at its base and susceptible to breakage just above the hairline area. keratinization<\/span>. the necrotic<\/span> matrix shape plugs consisting of melanin<\/span>, curb<\/span> and inner root sheath that is extruded through the follicular<\/span> opening. This process is known as trichomalacia. <\/p>\nThe main causes of anagen effluvium are a infection<\/span>A drug toxin<\/span>, radiation, or an autoimmune disease.<\/p>\nAn infection can interrupt hair growth in a located<\/span> area resulting in a unique bald spot patch<\/span> or various bald patches. Loose hairs can be easily removed from the infected area, which may be swollen, swampy and crusted. Examples include:<\/p>\n