TLDR Many recovered COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia still experience symptoms like fatigue and anxiety, especially older adults and those with other health issues.
The study assessed post-COVID-19 symptoms in 744 recovered individuals in Saudi Arabia, finding that 47.5% experienced persistent symptoms, with fatigue, headache, and myalgia being common. Neuropsychiatric symptoms like anxiety and depression were also reported, and 11.5% noted hair loss. Females and hospitalized patients were more likely to report incomplete recovery, and ongoing symptoms were associated with age over 50 and comorbidities. The study emphasized the need for proper post-recovery assessment and highlighted the importance of vaccination to reduce COVID-19 infection rates.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause a type of hair loss that usually starts 74 days after infection, affecting mostly women, but most patients eventually recover.
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September 2022 in “Cureus” Almost half of COVID-19 patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia experienced increased hair loss, especially women and those with chronic diseases.
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September 2021 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” People with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia are more likely to experience long-term fatigue and hair loss after COVID-19.
COVID-19 infection is highly related to increased hair loss, especially in women.
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.
February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
