COVID-19 patients with hair loss experienced more cognitive issues and these issues were linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
16 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
7 citations,
September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, often starting around 7-8 weeks after recovery, with factors like Vitamin D deficiency, other diseases, medication, and stress potentially contributing.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” During the COVID-19 pandemic in China, skin conditions like eczema and warts increased among children, while respiratory-transmitted skin infections decreased, partly due to mask-wearing.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people experienced hair loss after having COVID-19, with the worst cases in hospitalized patients, and some saw hair regrowth within six months.
November 2022 in “Revista Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile” COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to the virus's effects and stress from the pandemic.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
12 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “European Journal of Translational Myology” Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients experienced shortness of breath, dry cough, fever, muscle pain, and fatigue.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia severity does not affect COVID-19 severity.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Cureus” Over half of the participants in a Saudi Arabian survey experienced hair loss after COVID-19, affecting women and younger people more, with a small percentage feeling a severe impact on their lives.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine” Long COVID causes lasting symptoms and needs ongoing care.
March 2024 in “International journal of research in medical sciences” Dr. SKS hair booster serum effectively treats hair loss caused by COVID-19.
February 2024 in “BMJ Open” The study concluded that different treatments reduced post-COVID symptoms over time and that factors like age, severity, and comorbidities affect symptom risk.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss in some patients, affecting their quality of life.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People who had severe COVID-19 are more likely to experience hair loss.
January 2023 in “Clinical dermatology review” COVID-19 infection may cause hair loss.
July 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” The COVID-19 pandemic affected hair restoration practices in 2022.
June 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” COVID-19 may cause increased hair loss, but the exact reason is unclear and standard hair loss treatments are recommended.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more severe cases of Leprosy due to delayed medical care.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” COVID-19 infection rates were low in patients with immune diseases, regardless of their treatment type.
December 2020 in “Dermatology archives” Some COVID-19 pneumonia patients in Veracruz, Mexico, had skin issues, with reversible hair loss linked to disease severity.
119 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most COVID-19 patients in hospitals have androgenetic alopecia, more in men, suggesting a link between androgen sensitivity and severe COVID-19 symptoms.
25 citations,
August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
15 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective for children, with inactivated vaccines being slightly better.
15 citations,
December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.
9 citations,
November 2021 in “Infectious Agents and Cancer” Androgen deprivation therapy doesn't lower the risk of death from COVID-19 in prostate cancer patients.
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.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some people with a history of autoimmune hair loss experienced worsening symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Cureus” Almost half of COVID-19 patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia experienced increased hair loss, especially women and those with chronic diseases.