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GlossaryCOVID-19 vaccine

medical intervention to provide immunity against the coronavirus

The COVID-19 vaccine, also known as the coronavirus vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, is a medical intervention designed to provide immunity against the virus responsible for COVID-19. These vaccines work by stimulating the body's immune system to recognize and fight the virus, typically using mRNA technology, viral vectors, or inactivated virus particles. They have been crucial in reducing the spread of the virus and the severity of the disease.

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A Case Series and Literature Review of Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Universalis After the Administration of a Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme

research A Case Series and Literature Review of Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Universalis after the Administration of a Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme

2 citations , February 2023 in “Vaccines”

Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.

research Viruses, Variants, and Vaccines: How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Look at Skin

1 citations , October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

COVID-19 and vaccines cause various skin reactions and highlight the need for dermatologists in managing these issues and addressing vaccine distribution disparities.

research Alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccine: a systematic review

8 citations , July 2024 in “European journal of medical research”

Alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination is rare but important to recognize for timely treatment.

research Could Vaccination against COVID-19 Trigger Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases?

4 citations , August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may increase the risk of flare-ups in certain inflammatory diseases.

research Alopecia Areata after COVID-19 Vaccines

3 citations , January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Some people with a history of autoimmune hair loss experienced worsening symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.

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community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 6 months ago

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.

community Alright so FDA better approve PP405 as fast as they approved covid vaccine

in Product 128 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment showing promising early results, with hopes for market release by 2028, but skepticism remains due to inconclusive data and past disappointments with similar products. Current treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride have side effects, leading some to anticipate PP405 as a safer alternative, though its effectiveness compared to placebo is debated.

community Pelage are going to do two phase 3 trials for PP405. How long will it take to complete two phase 3 trials?

in Chat 45 upvotes 7 months ago

Pelage plans to conduct two Phase 3 trials for PP405, a new hair loss treatment, which may take about a year to complete. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, finasteride, and clascoterone, with some expressing impatience over the lengthy trial process compared to faster drug approvals like the COVID vaccine.

community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.

in Progress Pictures 87 upvotes 2 years ago

A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.

community Been on Finasteride since last year. My hair is starting to thin, fall out again for the last 2-3 weeks.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 5 years ago

The user's hair thinning and shedding were due to Telogen effluvium caused by COVID-19, not the ineffectiveness of Finasteride. The shedding eventually slowed, and hair growth resumed, but the user was advised to consider additional treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling if needed.

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