Prevalence of Hair Loss After COVID-19 Infection in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

    September 2022 in “ Cureus ”
    Rahaf A Abdulwahab, Bushra M Aldajani, Nujood K Natto … Aymen Alharbi
    Studysummary In this study conducted in the Makkah region, researchers observed that hair loss, mostly telogen effluvium, is a prevalent post-COVID-19 symptom, particularly among women and those with multiple health issues.
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