Clinical Picture, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children

A 25-year-old is experiencing hair loss since 2022, possibly linked to post-COVID effects, and is hesitant to use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects. They have tried shampoos, vitamins, and scalp massages with limited success and are seeking natural solutions.

The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

Cantonese men may experience earlier and faster hair loss due to factors like genetics, stress, late nights, and oily scalps. The region has a significant hair-loss market, and China has a "baldness map" highlighting this pattern.

Selenium sulfide shampoo helped with a sore scalp but may cause hair root damage. Users experienced hair loss with selenium sulfide and ketoconazole, suggesting reducing use if hair loss occurs.

The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.