The clinics typically treated low-income, non-White populations.
What Is TE?
The hair on the scalp might appear thinner, but TE rarely causes bald spots.
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TE is usually diagnosed with a physical exam and medical history.
How Common Is TE?
Women are more likely to be diagnosed because they are more likely to seek treatment.
The majority of the cases were in the Hispanic/Latinx communities.
Patients typically notice the condition when they are washing or styling their hair, Marmon says.
She adds that patients sometimes report that their hair comes out in clumps, which can be very distressing.
Can COVID-19 Cause TE?
However, more data is needed to confirm if there is a direct correlation between COVID-19 and TE.
TE is temporary and usually resolves with six months as long as the underlying cause has been addressed.
Can TE Be Treated?
TE will usually go away on its own in about six months as long as the cause has resolved.
In the meantime, people should keep with their regular hair care routine including styling and washing.
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