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      research A Comment on Coronavirus Disease 2019 and the Hair

      January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      In this study, researchers reviewed the evidence linking COVID-19 with dermatologic conditions like androgenetic alopecia and concluded that most proposed associations lack convincing statistical support, challenging the idea of these as independent risk factors for COVID-19 severity.

      research What can the hair tell us about COVID‐19?

      27 citations , December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”
      This study reported that COVID-19 was causally associated with postinfectious hair shedding, which varied with disease severity, but hair completely recovered.

      research Vitamin D And Tmprss2: Intersecting Pathways In Post-Covid-19 Alopecia

      January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine”
      This narrative review explores mechanisms linking COVID-19 with hair loss, highlighting how cytokine-mediated inflammation, androgen-regulated TMPRSS2 expression, and direct follicular injury contribute to the condition. It suggests that vitamin D could potentially mitigate this hair loss by suppressing inflammation and viral entry, warranting further research.

      research Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Mechanisms, Prevention and Management

      35 citations , May 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine”
      This review discusses the various aspects of long COVID, highlighting its multi-organ impact, including symptoms like fatigue and dyspnea, and suggests that vaccination may play a role in prevention and management. Risk factors and potential therapeutic strategies are also examined.

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      community post transplant / post finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair transplant success and stopping finasteride due to side effects like brain fog. They are content with potential hair loss and prioritize health over hair maintenance.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community Losing hair. Dont know why and what to do

      in General  163 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing hair loss since 2022, possibly linked to post-COVID effects, and is hesitant to use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects. They have tried shampoos, vitamins, and scalp massages with limited success and are seeking natural solutions.

      community Telogen Effluvium

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hair regrowth after telogen effluvium, with the user experiencing hair loss at the temples and regrowth after taking omega-3/fish oil tablets. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist and considering supplements like Biotin, Zinc, and Vitamin D.

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