TLDR A 17-year-old girl has had repeated hair loss since childhood, which can be triggered by infections like COVID-19.
The document presents a case study of a 17-year-old girl who has experienced intermittent chronic telogen effluvium (TE), a condition causing hair loss, since childhood. The study suggests that various conditions, including infections such as coronavirus disease 2019, can trigger TE, with hair loss typically beginning between two and twelve weeks after the illness. The document does not provide further details about the unusual dermoscopic finding mentioned in the title.
March 2022 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” COVID-19 can cause different skin issues, including rashes and hair loss.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
October 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and hair loss, which may last even after recovery.
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.
December 2023 in “PubMed” COVID-19 patients in Thailand typically started losing hair about 30 days after infection, with women experiencing more severe hair loss.
September 2024 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
