Spontaneous Complete Resolution of Alopecia Totalis Post SARS-CoV-2 Infection

August 2022 in “ JAAD Case Reports ”

Georgio Chidiac, Remie Chrabieh, Micheline Maamari, Jinane El Khoury, N. Ayoub

alopecia totalis hair regrowth autoimmune reaction hair follicles SARS-CoV-2 infection AT COVID-19

Studysummary A woman's complete hair loss condition improved after recovering from COVID-19.

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