Unraveling Dermatological Manifestations After COVID-19: Insights from Skin Pigmentation and Hair Loss Patterns

February 2025 in “ The Open Dermatology Journal ”

Faranak Salajegheh, Mohammad Karim Rahimi, Fatemeh Rezaei, Niloofar Farsiu, Reza Sinaei, Mohsen Nakhaie

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Studysummary In this study conducted at Afzalipour Hospital in Iran, researchers found a significant prevalence of alopecia, particularly resembling telogen effluvium, among COVID-19-recovered patients, with hair loss being more common in females and correlating with arterial oxygen saturation levels.

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