TLDR Hair loss can happen after a fever caused by Rickettsia conorii infection.
The document "Postfebrile telogen effluvium: hair fall after Rickettsia conorii infection" from 2019 discussed a case of hair loss following an infection with Rickettsia conorii, a bacterium that causes Mediterranean spotted fever. The authors, Alfredo Rebora, Giulia Ciccarese, and Francesco Drago, reported that the patient experienced a condition known as postfebrile telogen effluvium, which is a form of temporary hair loss that can occur after a fever or systemic illness. This case highlighted the potential for hair loss as a side effect of systemic bacterial infections.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggested a new, easier way to classify hair loss in Telogen Effluvium, adding a type possibly related to autoimmune diseases.
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October 2013 in “Lupus” Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
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January 1988 in “Critical Care Medicine” Critically ill patients may experience temporary hair loss after a fever.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” Hair loss from telogen effluvium can cause mental health issues and lower life quality, needing both medical and emotional support.
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April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that we need more research to understand Telogen Effluvium and find effective treatments.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
January 2024 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” Treating post-COVID hair loss leads to full recovery, while not treating it often results in ongoing symptoms.
