November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” COVID-19 patients with hair loss experienced greater cognitive deficits and more symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.
November 2022 in “PubMed” The COVID-19 pandemic increased some stress-related skin diseases but didn't affect others.
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COVID-19 can cause hair loss and nail issues, with treatments available for these conditions.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
COVID-19 may trigger or worsen rapid hair loss in alopecia areata.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, but long-term skin problems are rare.
3 citations,
July 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 infection can cause new hair loss conditions or worsen existing skin diseases, with hair loss being the most common issue.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” The COVID-19 quarantine in Turkey disrupted dermatological care, increased stress-related skin issues, and showed the need for psychological support and teledermatology.
12 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” COVID-19 patients may experience temporary hair loss, mainly in women, which is likely reversible.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” COVID-19 protective measures led to skin irritation, hair loss, and brittle nails; using skin-friendly products and a healthy diet is recommended.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Many COVID-19 patients experience temporary hair loss after infection, not linked to infection severity or treatment.
15 citations,
August 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tumescent fluid increases scalp hair angles, which may improve hair transplant results and reduce surgeon fatigue.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair loss starting as early as 18 days after infection.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” COVID-19 has increased hair loss, but many patients see regrowth within months.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” Grape seed extract is good for skin care, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects.
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114 citations,
January 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 can cause over 50 long-term symptoms, with fatigue and headache being the most common.
44 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to infection stress or treatments.
November 2020 in “Holistic Nursing Practice” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, loss of taste and smell, skin changes, and eye problems.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “JAAD International” COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.
15 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
November 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
4 citations,
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injecting scalp tissue micrografts is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss after COVID-19.
51 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” COVID-19 infection may cause significant hair loss, but full hair recovery is likely without special treatment.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.
April 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” The pandemic stress may have increased alopecia cases in Bangladesh.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Some people who got COVID-19 experienced temporary hair loss starting around 10 weeks after infection, with many seeing improvement within about 25 days.