24 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” COVID-19 increased alopecia areata relapses due to inflammation and stress.
May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” COVID-19 pandemic increased alopecia areata cases and hospitalizations.
September 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” COVID-19 increased hair loss cases, but vaccination did not.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.
44 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.
22 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” The pandemic worsened physical and mental challenges for women with PCOS.
16 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” The pandemic changed how often certain skin conditions were diagnosed.
6 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” The pandemic increased concerns about skin aging, especially among women and young adults.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen, not the number of visits.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Einstein (São Paulo)” The pandemic increased stress-related skin conditions and those affected by behavior changes.
September 2024 in “Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala” The pandemic increased interest in aesthetic treatments due to more online meetings.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” The Polish Medical Association in Chicago effectively supported the Polish community during COVID-19.
The pandemic worsened mental health and healthcare access for middle-aged women, leading to negative changes in their lifestyle.
September 2022 in “Acta Medica” The pandemic caused new skin problems in children, mainly due to mask-wearing and stress.
July 2020 in “Scholarly Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences” The pandemic highlighted the need for accurate information, vaccine development, and adapting to new routines while managing stress and misinformation.
43 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” During the COVID-19 pandemic, a clinic in Turkey saw fewer patients but more cases of certain skin conditions, possibly linked to the virus and stress.
39 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients reduced searches for dermatology issues during COVID-19, indicating a need for better telehealth services.
21 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Many healthcare workers had skin problems from PPE use during COVID-19.
12 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
9 citations
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March 2021 in “Hormones” COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” COVID-19 can worsen upper gastrointestinal bleeding, requiring quick and varied treatments.
7 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” During the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, the most common skin problem for both kids and adults was acne.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Poor sleep during the pandemic may increase stress and worsen hair loss conditions.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Teletrichoscopy is a promising method for diagnosing hair disorders remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people were diagnosed with stress-related skin conditions like acne and temporary hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Teledermatology was popular among young adults and women, and high-resolution photos improved service during the pandemic.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer skin checks and skin cancer diagnoses in Australia in 2020.