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GlossaryCOVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 infection)

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 SARS-CoV-2 Infection as a Trigger for Telogen Effluvium: A Literature Review with Case-Based Clinical Evaluation Guidance

2 citations, July 2023 in “Life”

COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.

research Spontaneous Complete Resolution of Alopecia Totalis Post SARS-CoV-2 Infection

1 citations, August 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports”

A woman's complete hair loss condition improved after recovering from COVID-19.

research New Onset of Alopecia Areata in a Patient with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Possible Pathogenetic Correlations

32 citations, March 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)”

COVID-19 infection may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.

research Telogen Effluvium After COVID-19 Infection: A Narrative Review of the Physiological Mechanism

May 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review”

COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss due to stress, treatment drugs, psychological impact, and pandemic-related stress.

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.

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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.