Telogen Effluvium Caused by COVID-19 in Elmhurst, New York: Report of a Cohort and Review

    December 2021 in “ Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Diana Gruenstein, Melissa O'Mara, Samantha Hussain PA, J. Levitt, Stacy Li PA, Jack Tom, Marie Léger
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    TLDR COVID-19 has increased hair loss, but many patients see regrowth within months.
    The study "Telogen effluvium caused by COVID-19 in Elmhurst, New York: report of a cohort and review" conducted a retrospective chart review of 66 patients who had COVID-19 infection and experienced either non-scarring hair loss or Telogen effluvium (TE). The study found that the prevalence of TE has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19-related TE were similar to other forms of TE, with many patients experiencing hair regrowth within several months.
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