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GlossarySARS-CoV

virus causing severe respiratory illness, identified in 2003

SARS-CoV, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, is a virus that causes a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. It was first identified in 2003 during an outbreak in Asia and is known for causing severe respiratory symptoms, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. SARS-CoV is part of the coronavirus family, which also includes the virus responsible for COVID-19.

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research Androgen Signaling Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Levels and Is Associated with Severe COVID-19 Symptoms in Men

139 citations, December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell”

Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.

research Sex Differences in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates and the Potential Link to Prostate Cancer

113 citations, July 2020 in “Communications biology”

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

Are the Cutaneous Manifestations During or Due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection/COVID-19 Frequent or Not? Revision of Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

research Are the Cutaneous Manifestations During or Due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection/COVID-19 Frequent or Not? Revision of Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

82 citations, June 2020 in “Inflammation Research”

Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.

research SARS-CoV-2-Induced Telogen Effluvium: A Multicentric Study

51 citations, November 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

COVID-19 infection may cause significant hair loss, but full hair recovery is likely without special treatment.

research The Antiandrogen Enzalutamide Downregulates TMPRSS2 and Reduces Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 in Human Lung Cells

50 citations, July 2021 in “Nature Communications”

The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.

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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.