14 citations
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that dengue virus infection caused inflammation and cell death in human hair-follicle dermal papilla cells, which may contribute to increased hair shedding observed during the epidemic in Taiwan.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” In this study, researchers characterized telogen effluvium observed in 14 patients following a dengue outbreak in Tainan, noting a mean onset time of 2.1 months post-infection.
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February 2017 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair loss might be the first sign of dengue fever.
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August 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This report emphasizes that children with dengue fever face a higher risk of severe outcomes, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever and shock syndrome, compared to adults, necessitating careful management.
August 2026 in “Derecho y cambio social.” In this study, the authors concluded that post-dengue telogen effluvium is a common but underdiagnosed condition causing temporary hair loss, primarily affecting young women, with significant emotional impacts such as anxiety and decreased self-esteem.