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research COVID-19 vaccination related exacerbations of hair loss in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata on systemic therapy

2 citations , August 2022 in “JAAD case reports”

This review discusses vaccine safety concerns for individuals with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, noting vaccine hesitancy due to observed exacerbations post-vaccination and a lack of comprehensive trial data.

research A scoping review of alopecia areata and its relationship to COVID-19 vaccinations

December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

The authors concluded that there is no increased association between COVID-19 vaccination and alopecia areata, and the overall incidence of the condition in vaccinated individuals matches historical controls.

research Association of alopecia areata with COVID-19 vaccination: A vaccine adverse events reporting system analysis

January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to alopecia areata, especially in young adults.

research Prevalence of hair loss in Egyptian people after covid -19 vaccination.

January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal”

This article discusses the potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and hair loss, but presents no definitive clinical findings on this relationship.

research Telogen effluvium after COVID-19 vaccination among public in Saudi Arabia

4 citations , October 2022 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care”

This study observed a high prevalence of hair loss among adults after receiving COVID-19 vaccination, with two-thirds of participants experiencing this issue and a minority of cases possibly vaccine-related.

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community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

2 upvotes 8 months ago

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.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community Is this Minoxidil good? France

in Product 6 upvotes 5 months ago

A 19-year-old in France is experiencing hair loss after COVID-19 and is using Minoxidil, considering Finasteride but facing challenges in obtaining it. Users discuss Minoxidil's effectiveness, potential issues like crystallization, and alternative products like Foligain.

community 6 months of treatment and sudden shedding

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 1 year ago

A 28-year-old male experienced hair loss after COVID-19 and used Minoxidil with initial success, but later faced shedding again. He started Finasteride in February 2025, noticing improvements, but recent shedding has caused concern; his regimen includes Minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, supplements, and a healthy lifestyle.

community Been on Finasteride since last year. My hair is starting to thin, fall out again for the last 2-3 weeks.

10 upvotes 5 years ago

The user's hair thinning and shedding were due to Telogen effluvium caused by COVID-19, not the ineffectiveness of Finasteride. The shedding eventually slowed, and hair growth resumed, but the user was advised to consider additional treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling if needed.

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