it is unlikely that telogen effluvium. the loss of hair that is in the "resting stage" would result in progressive loss of 75% of your scalp hair. have you seen a high-level dermatologist. one that is associated with a large university-based medical center.
do i have telogen effluvium? i have lost 75% of my hair and doctors can find no cause or solution - what do i do? . i am a female (33) and experiencing extreme hair loss for 3 1/2 years. i have lost at least 75% of my hair. blood tests for thyroid and kidneys are normal. and negative results of pcos. i have a bmi of 19 and am moderately active. i take daily vitamins and supplements and there has been no change or improvement. i experience stress but nothing different over the last 3 years. there is no family history of hair loss or hair thinning. i took birth control for 10 years but do not take it now.