The Role of Vitamin D and Testosterone Levels in Hair Loss Among Females with Coronavirus Disease

    October 2025 in “ Medical Journal of Babylon ”
    Ali Hilal Jubair, Ban Mahmood Shaker Al-Joda, H Abdul-Amir Makki Al-Hindy
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that female COVID-19 patients experiencing hair loss had higher testosterone levels and lower Vitamin D levels than healthy controls, suggesting these hormonal factors may play a role in post-COVID-19 hair loss.
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