New Insights into Alopecia Areata During COVID-19 Pandemic: When Infection or Vaccination Could Play a Role

February 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Federico Bardazzi, Alba Guglielmo, Diego Abbenante, Lidia Sacchelli, Andrea Sechi, Michela Starace

TLDR COVID-19 infection or vaccination may influence the development of alopecia areata, a type of hair loss.

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