TLDR Public interest in hair loss increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three years ago, a study was conducted to assess the public interest in the United States of telogen effluvium (a form of temporary hair loss) before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers used Google Trends to search for "COVID hair loss", "telogen effluvium", and "hair loss" between May 1, 2020, and August 16, 2020. The study found that all three terms increased in popularity as search terms since mid-March 2020, and were most prevalent in states that experienced the earliest increase in the number of coronavirus cases. This suggests a potential link between the pandemic and increased public interest in hair loss.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
July 2023 in “Regenerative Therapy” Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies show promise for COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
January 2024 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” Red LED light therapy helps reduce hair loss and improves hair regrowth in long COVID patients.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
December 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Covid-19 can cause different types of hair loss, which can affect people's mental and social well-being.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
