March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
November 2025 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” Low platelet count and hematocrit may increase the risk of hair loss in dengue fever patients.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” Hair loss from telogen effluvium can cause mental health issues and lower life quality, needing both medical and emotional support.