TLDR Long-COVID has diverse, long-term health impacts, especially in young people.
The study utilized electronic health records from the N3C and RECOVER programs to identify and analyze conditions associated with Long-COVID (PASC) using temporal topic modeling. By examining data from over 14 million patients, the researchers identified 213 significant conditions, including non-scarring alopecia and telogen effluvium, particularly in pediatric and adolescent PASC patients. The study highlighted the diverse and long-term health impacts of COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive data analysis and improved diagnostics for understanding and treating Long-COVID.
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February 2022 in “JAAD International” Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Most women with excessive hair growth (hirsutism) also experience a common type of non-scarring hair loss called Androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels, and iron supplements could help.
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
