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August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
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April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
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February 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The study found that a specific signaling pathway helps skin wounds heal faster but may lead to larger scars.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
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March 2013 in “Annals of Hematology” Ganoderma lucidum can cause severe skin reactions and hair loss.
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September 1999 in “PubMed” Eating grouper fish liver can cause vitamin A poisoning with severe symptoms.
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December 2014 in “PubMed” A supplement for hair loss with green tea in it may cause liver problems.
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October 1983 in “PubMed” Coenzyme Q10 may protect liver function but doesn't reduce hair loss from anthracycline antibiotics.
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July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 causes more taste, smell, hair, memory, and concentration issues than other respiratory infections.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A child's chronic use of Senna caused liver damage and a severe decrease in blood cells, but improved after stopping Senna and getting treatment.
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
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October 2022 in “Cureus” Over half of the participants in a Saudi Arabian survey experienced hair loss after COVID-19, affecting women and younger people more, with a small percentage feeling a severe impact on their lives.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ficus platyphylla leaf extract is likely safe in high doses, with minor temporary side effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ficus platyphylla leaf extract is likely safe in high doses for rats.
October 2025 in “Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation” Hair-straightening products with glyoxylic acid can cause kidney damage.
The supplement improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in women.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” A 6-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss after mild COVID-19, which improved naturally in 8 months.
May 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Wheat extract supplements reduce hair shedding and improve growth in women with hair loss.
February 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Many COVID-19 patients, especially women, experienced hair loss, often linked to diabetes and lack of dietary supplements.
October 2024 in “Journal of Case Reports in Medical Science” Psychiatric symptoms can be early signs of systemic lupus erythematosus.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Premature graying and hair changes can be treated with certain peptides and possibly targeting the endocannabinoid system.
April 2024 in “Indian journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might rarely cause a vision problem where fluid builds up under the retina.
January 2024 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” Treating post-COVID hair loss leads to full recovery, while not treating it often results in ongoing symptoms.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Increased Treg cells and IL-10 may help quick recovery in acute diffuse and total alopecia.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss in some patients, affecting their quality of life.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Sain Veteriner” A young Persian cat had a skin infection and low platelets, treated with various medications.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Hair shedding that lasts over 6 months may need a closer look, but often just reassurance is enough.
December 2022 in “European journal of internal medicine” Hair straightening treatments can cause serious kidney damage, especially if you have skin issues.
October 2022 in “European heart journal” Higher stress levels were found about two weeks before a heart attack.