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August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” This study found that COVID-19 infection is a frequent cause of acute telogen effluvium, leading to excessive hair loss within 2–3 months after infection.
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November 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes existing and new cases of generalized pustular psoriasis and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with COVID-19, noting that over half lacked a known drug trigger.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This review discusses potential pathways leading to hair loss after infection and suggests that COVID-19 may cause a shorter latency period for hair fall compared to other infections, though it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with significant upregulation of miR-371a-3p in testicular tissues and serum, leading to androgen receptor downregulation and decreased spermatogenesis in patients.
May 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, researchers reported a significant association between COVID-19 infection or vaccination and the development of new-onset lichen planus, suggesting these events, particularly infection, may act as triggers for the condition.