June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This study from Turkey observed that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected dermatology patients, particularly by interrupting treatments and restricting outpatient visits.
February 2023 in “Journal of medical primatology” In this study, pair housing of rhesus macaques after intrafacility transfer reduced some undesirable behaviors and diarrhea compared to single housing, although no cortisol level differences were observed.
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February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reported a significant relapse in alopecia areata among patients infected with COVID-19, possibly due to the infection's inflammatory response and stress from quarantine.
October 2023 in “Journal of Gandhara medical and dental sciences” This study found that hair fall increased during quarantine, especially among young women, but no direct link with sun exposure was identified.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.