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GlossarySevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

viral illness causing severe respiratory symptoms, known as SARS

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV). It emerged in the early 2000s and is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, often leading to pneumonia. SARS is highly contagious and can spread through respiratory droplets, making it a significant public health concern.

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research Clinical Picture, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children

42 citations , November 2004 in “Paediatric Respiratory Reviews”

Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.

research The Effectiveness of Microneedling in the Treatment of Post-COVID-19 Hair Disorders

June 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks”

Microneedling therapy is effective and safe for treating hair disorders worsened by COVID-19.

research The Significance of Coronavirus Infection in the Development of Reproductive and Lower Urinary Tract Lesions

3 citations , July 2021 in “Urology Herald”

COVID-19 may affect reproductive and urinary systems, needing more research for better care.

research Acute Telogen Effluvium in Patients Recently Infected with SARS-CoV-2

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.

research A Response to 'Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19'

2 citations , October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.

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community Are there a lot of young folks here on fin?

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Young people who have used finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with generally positive results reported by those taking the treatments.