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,
February 2023 in “Vaccines” Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About a quarter of the participants experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination.
September 2024 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
January 2023 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” COVID-19 and vaccines cause various skin reactions and highlight the need for dermatologists in managing these issues and addressing vaccine distribution disparities.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “International journal of laboratory hematology” An 84-year-old man developed severe anemia after his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, improved with treatment, and was advised against a second dose.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in hair loss conditions.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman experienced sudden hair graying and loss after a COVID-19 vaccine, which improved with treatment.
33 citations,
June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 vaccines can trigger autoimmune flares but are still beneficial for patients with autoimmune conditions.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “IDCases” A patient experienced severe hair loss after getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” COVID-19 vaccines may rarely worsen hair loss in people with severe alopecia, but the benefits of vaccination still outweigh this risk.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “PubMed” Most skin reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in India were mild and not a reason to avoid vaccination.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Anti-androgen therapy may boost immunity but increases injection site pain in vaccinated patients.
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.
October 2022 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” COVID-19 vaccines may cause hair loss in people who are genetically prone to it.
15 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective for children, with inactivated vaccines being slightly better.
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.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.
March 2023 in “Медицинский совет” COVID-19 may cause different types of hair loss, and the virus's effects on hair could help understand its impact on other body parts.
December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” COVID-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of alopecia areata.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “The American journal of case reports” A man developed a benign tumor at his COVID-19 vaccination site, which was successfully removed with surgery.
52 citations,
September 2021 in “Kidney International” COVID-19 vaccination may trigger lupus in some people.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Nature communications” Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
3 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” COVID-19 changed dermatology by increasing telemedicine and highlighting healthcare disparities.
COVID-19 can cause skin problems and affect dermatology treatments, with recommendations for skin care and cautious use of certain drugs.
October 2023 in “Microorganisms” Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir treatment may lead to a weaker immune response to COVID-19, but doesn't affect the chance of rebound.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
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.