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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 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.