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Glossary COVID-19 vaccine

medical intervention to provide immunity against the coronavirus

The COVID-19 vaccine, also known as the coronavirus vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, is a medical intervention designed to provide immunity against the virus responsible for COVID-19. These vaccines work by stimulating the body's immune system to recognize and fight the virus, typically using mRNA technology, viral vectors, or inactivated virus particles. They have been crucial in reducing the spread of the virus and the severity of the disease.

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research COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant or breastfeeding

118 citations , November 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences”

This study highlights that the ACIP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses for pregnant women, those breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, due to the safety of non-live vaccines in these groups and the protection they also offer to infants.

research Alopecia areata and subsequent Marie Antoinette syndrome following COVID-19 infection and vaccination: A case report

10 citations , January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports”

This case report describes two acute hair-related manifestations, alopecia areata and Marie Antoinette syndrome, observed in the same patient following COVID-19 infection.

research Androgenetic alopecia may be associated with weaker COVID-19 T-cell immune response: An insight into a potential COVID-19 vaccine booster

9 citations , November 2020 in “Medical Hypotheses”

Hair loss may link to weaker COVID-19 immunity, suggesting possible need for extra vaccine boost.

research Alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccine: a systematic review

8 citations , July 2024 in “European journal of medical research”

This study reported that alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccination is rare, occurring mostly after the first dose and associated with several vaccine types, particularly Pfizer.

research Alopecia Areata Occurring after COVID-19 Vaccination: A Single-Center, Cross-Sectional Study

6 citations , September 2022 in “Vaccines”

This study described cases of alopecia areata occurring after COVID-19 vaccination and highlights management using both topical and systemic therapies.

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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 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.

community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

457 upvotes 11 months ago

A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.

494 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.

community Be careful ordering from Umbrella Labs.

30 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experienced issues with an order from Umbrella Labs, initially not receiving their product, PP405, and facing poor customer service, but eventually received the order after posting about it. Other users also reported similar problems with incomplete orders and lack of communication from the company.

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