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Whole scalp, diffuse shedding / Condition

Telogen effluvium

Also called TE, stress shedding, post-illness shedding, post-dengue hairfall

lagas, nalalagas, hairfall Taglish glossary

Sudden all-over shedding 2 to 4 months after a trigger. Usually temporary.

Evidence
Condition, not a treatment
Status in PH
Condition
Typical monthly cost
Depends on treatment
Where it acts
Whole scalp
Time to see results
Often settles within 6 to 9 months once the trigger passes

Telogen effluvium is heavy shedding from the whole scalp that starts two to four months after a shock to the body: high fever (including dengue), surgery, childbirth, crash dieting or major stress[1]. Hair usually regrows once the trigger has passed.

If shedding continues beyond about six months, a doctor can look for an ongoing cause such as low iron or thyroid disease[2].

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What people worry about

In readers' own words, from Filipino Reddit threads. Then our answer.

Normal ba ang hairfall ko?“Normal ba 'tong hairfall ko?”

Losing about 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. A sudden increase two to four months after a fever, birth, crash diet or big stress is usually telogen effluvium, which often settles on its own. Patches, scarring, pain or very fast loss need a dermatologist.[1][3]

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Where to get help

A PDS board-certified dermatologist can confirm the diagnosis. Consults are commonly reported in the range shown on our price table, and many HMOs cover them at accredited hospitals.

Sold at: PDS board-certified dermatologists, Hospital derm clinics (HMO-covered at many).

Prices checked October 2026

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Iron and vitamin D testing

Clinic

Also called ferritin test, thyroid test, TSH

Worth checking in diffuse shedding. Correct a deficiency before buying serums.

ModeratePrice TBC

Postpartum hair loss

Condition

Also called post natal hair loss, postpartum hairfall

Starts about 3 to 4 months after birth and usually settles by the first birthday.

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Breakage vs shedding

Condition

Also called hair breakage, split ends

Shed hairs have a white bulb at the root; broken hairs do not.

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This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.

Citations

  1. 1Do you have hair loss or hair shedding?. American Academy of Dermatology.
  2. 2The role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss: a review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb), 2019.
  3. 3Do you guys have any tips for hairfall?. r/beautyph. User reports, not medical evidence.