Telogen Effluvium Post-Infection by SARS-CoV-2

    October 2022 in “ Amplla Editora eBooks
    Bárbara Queiroz de Figueiredo, Álvaro Nunes Machado Júnior, Caroline Franco Issa, Liz Silva Loureiro, Maria Jacilene de Araújo Gomes, Matheus Henrique Messias Batista, Thaís Severino de Medeiros
    TLDR COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss in some people.
    The document discussed the occurrence of telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss, following SARS-CoV-2 infection. It highlighted that this condition was observed as a post-infection symptom in some individuals who had contracted COVID-19. The study aimed to provide insights into the prevalence and characteristics of telogen effluvium in the context of the pandemic, although specific details such as the number of participants or statistical findings were not provided in the summary. The research contributed to understanding the broader impacts of COVID-19 on health beyond the immediate respiratory symptoms.
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