1 citations,
August 2022 in “Медицинский совет” The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, which may last up to 100 days, and treatments are still being explored.
9 citations,
November 2020 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair loss may link to weaker COVID-19 immunity, suggesting possible need for extra vaccine boost.
14 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A COVID-19 patient with severe hair loss did not improve with hair loss medication after stopping and restarting it due to the infection.
56 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients had long-term symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, with women and those sicker during hospitalization at higher risk.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.
February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Tetracycline can stick to hair follicles and potentially cause hair loss.
70 citations,
July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
39 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “JAAD International” COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some people with a history of autoimmune hair loss experienced worsening symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
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.
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.
COVID-19 patients with hair loss experienced more cognitive issues and these issues were linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
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.
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.
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.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different types of hair loss are linked to COVID-19, with some types possibly increasing risk of getting the virus, while others may be triggered or worsened by the virus.
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.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if COVID-19 vaccines cause a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Journal of contemporary medicine” Using Favipiravir, a COVID-19 treatment drug, likely doesn't cause hair loss.
November 2022 in “Medicina” COVID-19 may cause temporary hair loss due to the body's immune response.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
25 citations,
August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
April 2021 in “European medical journal” A COVID-19 patient had severe and long-lasting skin issues and unusual hair loss.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of Infection” One in four people still had symptoms like weight loss, hair loss, and fatigue 12-14 weeks after recovering from COVID-19.
16 citations,
November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.