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global disease outbreak affecting multiple countries or continents

A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale, affecting a large number of people across multiple countries or continents. Unlike an epidemic, which is confined to a specific region, a pandemic indicates widespread transmission and often requires coordinated international response efforts to manage and contain the disease.

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research The Shifting Preferences of Patients and Physicians in Nonsurgical Hair Loss Treatment

7 citations , September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.

research A Surge in the Incidence of Telogen Effluvium in Minority Predominant Communities Heavily Impacted by COVID-19

14 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.

research Italian Survey for the Evaluation of the Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Alopecia Areata Recurrence

24 citations , February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

COVID-19 increased alopecia areata relapses due to inflammation and stress.

research Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, Hair, And Sebum: Stress-Mediated Dermatologic Disasters Of The Pandemic Era

September 2025 in “Cosmoderma”

Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.

research Insights About a Pandemic: Clinical Approach

July 2020 in “Scholarly Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences”

The pandemic highlighted the need for accurate information, vaccine development, and adapting to new routines while managing stress and misinformation.

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community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)

in Progress Pictures 566 upvotes 2 years ago

User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.

community Febron's Hair fiber quality is horrible now.

in Product 1 upvotes 2 years ago

Febron Hair fiber quality has decreased since post-pandemic era, causing fibers to stick to fingers. Users seek better brand recommendations.

community COVID made me lose my hair. My friends helped me get it back (vertex balding treatment success story)

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 5 years ago

A 34-year-old man experienced hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully treated it using minoxidil, reducing shampoo use, and taking fenugreek. He saw significant improvement within a few months and no longer appears bald.

community Finally decided to buzz my head after experiencing hair loss since I was 17 (23 now). I think it looks decent, swipe to see what I was rocking before during the pandemic. Who knows maybe I’ll hop on fin but as someone who struggles with chronic fatigue and low test I’m hesitant.

in Shaved/buzzed 326 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's decision to shave their head after experiencing hair loss since the age of 17, and discussion around the potential use of Fin for treating hair loss.

community Have been dealing with hair loss and the emotional turmoil that comes with it for about a decade now. Figured with this pandemic and having to stay indoors it would be a great time to buzz it all of and embrace it. Glad I took the plunge after many years of wanting to but never having the guts!

in Shaved/buzzed 1008 upvotes 5 years ago

Embracing the decision to buzz one's hair due to dealing with hair loss, and discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and rogaine. People have shared supportive comments and advice on how to style a bald head.

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