The Profiles and Characteristics of Post-COVID-19 Patients with Hair Loss and Its Correlation with Trichoscopic Features, Vitamin D Levels, and Quality of Life

COVID-19 patients may experience temporary hair loss, mainly in women, which is likely reversible.

Many COVID-19 patients experience temporary hair loss after infection, not linked to infection severity or treatment.

COVID-19 can cause a type of hair loss that usually starts 74 days after infection, affecting mostly women, but most patients eventually recover.

Hair loss from COVID-19 usually starts around 45 days after infection and lasts about 47.5 days.

COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.

COVID-19 leaves 80% of patients with long-term symptoms like fatigue and headaches.

Grey hair and baldness may be linked to COVID-19 severity, but more analysis is needed; post-infectious hair loss is related to the severity of the disease and usually recovers within 3-6 months.

COVID-19 infection may cause significant hair loss, but full hair recovery is likely without special treatment.

Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.

Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.