34 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Searches for acne, hair loss, and eczema increased during COVID-19, while searches for other skin issues decreased.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
April 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” COVID-19 reinfection may trigger alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Higher oxidative stress markers are linked to hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Women, younger age, and low BMI increase the risk of long COVID symptoms.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Anaesthesia Pain & Intensive Care” Post-COVID symptoms are common, affecting over half of the participants.
September 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Long-COVID has diverse, long-term health impacts, especially in young people.
November 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” Some COVID-19 pneumonia patients in Veracruz, Mexico had rare skin issues like temporary hair loss linked to disease severity.
December 2020 in “Dermatology archives” Some COVID-19 pneumonia patients in Veracruz, Mexico, had skin issues, with reversible hair loss linked to disease severity.
September 2024 in “European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Patients with hematologic cancer had mild anxiety, low surgical knowledge, and the pandemic increased their anxiety.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's complete hair loss condition improved after recovering from COVID-19.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” COVID-19 may cause early hair loss similar to classic temporary hair loss, with further research needed.
17 citations
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January 2022 in “Emerging infectious diseases” COVID-19 generally causes fewer complications than influenza, except for certain conditions like hair loss and heart issues.
The document says hair loss can happen after recovering from COVID-19 and it can cause psychological discomfort.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Infection” Long-COVID symptoms can last more than a year and change over time.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Females are more likely than males to experience long-COVID symptoms and heart issues.
August 2025 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports” Escitalopram helped a woman with hair-pulling due to long COVID.
6 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatological reviews” COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by diet, hormones, and scalp issues, worsened by COVID-19, with treatments like minoxidil and hair transplants available.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Stress worsens symptoms and body changes in women with PCOS, especially during COVID-19.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Nursing staff's mental health was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
27 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Healthcare workers in Turkey experienced more skin problems due to frequent handwashing and wearing masks and gloves during the COVID-19 outbreak.
January 2023 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 infection can cause new hair loss conditions or worsen existing skin diseases, with hair loss being the most common issue.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Medicine International” Nearly 20% of recovered COVID-19 patients have skin issues, with hair loss and rashes being common.