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June 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Using mesenchymal stem cells or their exosomes is safe for COVID-19 patients and helps improve lung healing and oxygen levels.
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March 2022 in “Annals of Medicine” Hair shedding after COVID-19 is more linked to the disease's severity and inflammation rather than hormones, with women at higher risk.
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August 2021 in “Canadian Family Physician” COVID-19 can cause rashes and worsen existing skin conditions, and behaviors like frequent hand-washing can lead to hand dermatitis.
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March 2022 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” Men with androgenetic alopecia and hypertension may experience more severe COVID-19.
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May 2021 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.
November 2024 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” Long COVID has severely affected a couple's health, finances, and social life.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Medicine” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and managing it involves counseling, diet changes, and treatments.
December 2023 in “Damianus Journal of Medicine” Post-COVID-19 patients are at risk for hair loss.
December 2023 in “PubMed” COVID-19 patients in Thailand typically started losing hair about 30 days after infection, with women experiencing more severe hair loss.
September 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 may cause a common type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
August 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases” Most skin issues were due to COVID-19, with some caused by vaccines or treatments, and were categorized into five types.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Diet and nutrients, including lycopene from tomatoes and hydroquinone from wheat, can help control melasma, a skin condition.
Maidenhair fern might help with COVID-19 symptoms, but it needs more testing.
Maidenhair fern extract might help treat COVID-19 symptoms, but more research is needed.
November 2020 in “Journal of Bioengineering and Technology Apllied for Health” COVID-19 affects multiple body systems and complicates treatment; accurate testing is crucial.
Maidenhair fern extract may help treat COVID-19 symptoms.
January 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The COVID-19 pandemic caused most hair transplant surgeons in India to stop working, and many planned to change their safety measures afterwards.
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil can improve hair growth in some patients with woolly hair due to LIPH variants, with varying responses and mild side effects.
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March 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib improved severe hair loss in adults over 52 weeks and was safe to use.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause various skin symptoms that usually improve with proper treatment.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
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