SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 Vaccination Associated with Post-Acute Alopecia: Prevalence, Clinical Patterns, and Determinants Among Saudi Adults

    May 2026 in “ Viruses ”
    Mohammad A. Jareebi, Radwan A. Abutaleb, Norah M. Qassadi … Ghazi I. Al Jowf
    Studysummary In this study, nearly two-thirds of Saudi adults reported experiencing hair loss following COVID-19 infection or vaccination, with female sex and nutritional deficiencies identified as significant correlates for this condition.
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