Telogen Effluvium as First Clinical Presentation of Dengue

In 2017, researchers Veraldi, Vaira, Raia, and Barbareschi presented a case where Telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss, was the first clinical presentation of dengue. This was an unusual finding as hair loss is not typically associated with dengue. The researchers suggested that this could be due to the stress the body undergoes during a dengue infection, which can disrupt the hair growth cycle and lead to temporary hair loss. This case highlighted the need for further research into the potential link between dengue and hair loss.