Complementary Strategies to Promote Hair Regrowth in Post-COVID-19 Telogen Effluvium

April 2022 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”

Popescu MN, Mihai Berteanu, Cristina Beiu, Popa LG, Mihai MM, Iliescu MG, Stănescu AMA, Ionescu AM

telogen effluvium oral nutritional supplements topical hair growth stimulators injectable hair growth stimulators

TLDR Effective hair regrowth after COVID-19 involves psychological support, good nutrition, and hair growth treatments.

The article reviews evidence-based complementary strategies to promote hair regrowth in individuals experiencing post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium, a condition causing significant emotional distress. It emphasizes the importance of psychological support, patient education, and optimal nutrition. The article also discusses the potential benefits of oral nutritional supplements and the use of both topical and injectable hair growth stimulators. The goal is to provide physicians with the necessary knowledge to counsel patients effectively and counteract misinformation from the internet and social media.

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