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GlossaryCOVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus Disease 2019, is an infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It primarily spreads through respiratory droplets and can lead to symptoms ranging from mild respiratory issues to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has since led to a global pandemic, prompting widespread public health measures and the development of vaccines.

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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.

research Effect of COVID-19 on Hair Diseases Observed by Health Care Providers: Analysis of 513 Participants

2 citations , January 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.

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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.