Dermatologic Implications of COVID-19 Infection and Immunization: Hair Loss

August 2024 in “ Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants ”

Nicole Bielecki

hair loss COVID-19 alopecia trichopsychodermatology viral illness medications nutritional deficiencies hair thinning stress-related hair loss

TLDR Early treatment of COVID-19-related hair loss is crucial for better outcomes.

This article reviews the treatment of hair loss induced by COVID-19 infection and immunization, emphasizing the importance of early identification and treatment to improve patient outcomes and educate clinicians. Using the PubMed database, 40 relevant studies were identified, focusing on terms related to COVID-19 and alopecia. The review highlights the psychological impact of hair loss and the emerging field of trichopsychodermatology. It calls for further research to determine whether COVID-19–induced alopecia is due to physical and emotional stress, the viral illness itself, medications, or nutritional deficiencies.

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