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also effluvia
as in debris
discarded or useless material
the effluvia from local sewage treatment plants polluting the river
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Frequently Asked Questions How long does telogen effluvium last?
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
There's no surefire way to prevent telogen effluvium.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
Episodes of significant physical or emotional stress may be followed by a period of hair shedding two to three months later, a phenomenon known as telogen effluvium.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Telogen effluvium is the name given to temporary hair loss caused by a shock to the system.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
There's no surefire way to prevent telogen effluvium.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
Episodes of significant physical or emotional stress may be followed by a period of hair shedding two to three months later, a phenomenon known as telogen effluvium.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Telogen effluvium is the name given to temporary hair loss caused by a shock to the system.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Effluvium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effluvium. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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