A Cross-Sectional Study on Post-Coronavirus Disease Hair Loss at a Tertiary Care Hospital

    October 2023 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”
    Dhaarna Wadhwa, Avneet Monga, Neha Kumar … Niti Khunger
    Studysummary This study observed that among 120 patients recovering from COVID-19, severe diffuse hair loss typically began less than two months post-infection, with the majority of patients experiencing a severe degree of hair loss and positive hair pull tests, often alongside vitamin D deficiency.
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