January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this nationwide cross-sectional study, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccination was associated with an increased risk of hair loss disorders, including total alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, while no significant link was observed between COVID-19 infection and these conditions.
June 2021 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This review discusses excessive hair loss as a common symptom of COVID-19 infection, affecting both men and women regardless of age or other health conditions, but reports no new results.
April 2021 in “Libyan journal of medical sciences” This case report documented alopecia as a rare complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a 33-year-old woman, with hair loss improving after treatment.
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This narrative review found that post-COVID-19 hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium, poses a significant mental and social burden, with minoxidil potentially aiding recovery, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a high percentage of patients reported experiencing hair loss following a COVID-19 infection, with more severe cases linked to more significant hair loss.