Covid Induced Telogen Effluvium: An Insight

June 2022 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”

Arun C Inamadar

telogen effluvium COVID-19 pro-inflammatory cytokines hair follicles microthrombi TE COVID

TLDR COVID-19 may cause temporary hair loss due to direct damage to hair follicles, but it usually gets better on its own.

The document discusses the connection between COVID-19 and a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium (TE), which is often triggered by significant stress. Observational studies cited in the document found hair loss in 20-25% of COVID-19 survivors. The exact mechanisms causing this hair loss are unclear, but may include pro-inflammatory cytokines, direct viral damage to hair follicles, and microthrombi formation. The document concludes that TE after COVID-19 is likely due to direct viral damage to hair follicles, is reversible, and typically improves without treatment. However, more research is needed to fully understand this condition.

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