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.
COVID-19 pneumonia may cause lasting lung damage like fibrosis.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” COVID-19-related hair loss may have unique features compared to hair loss from other causes.
April 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” A woman lost over 80% of her hair due to a condition called telogen effluvium after having COVID-19.
68 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman had hair loss, nail changes, and skin peeling after a COVID-19 infection, which got better on their own.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “American journal of clinical and experimental immunology.” Skin symptoms like rashes and sores can indicate COVID-19 severity, especially in older people.
April 2021 in “Rheumatology” An 80-year-old man with COVID-19 also had constrictive pericarditis, possibly due to an autoimmune or immunoglobulin related disease, and improved after surgery.
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood, needing better definitions and studies.
September 2024 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” COVID-19 can harm many body parts, not just the lungs.
185 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
139 citations
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
58 citations
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December 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The conclusion is that individual differences in COVID-19 severity are influenced by factors like age, sex, race, and genetics, which are important for personalized medicine.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
15 citations
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August 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating COVID-19 by reducing inflammation and aiding recovery, but more research is needed.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.
November 2025 in “Journal of Laboratory Medicine” Chronic stress increased after lockdown, especially in young adults and females.
Lower LDL-c levels predict higher COVID-19 mortality.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) significantly improves long-lasting post-viral smell dysfunction.
42 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of clinical pharmacology” Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
34 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” The MATH+ protocol aims to improve COVID-19 outcomes using a combination of specific treatments.
February 2025 in “Physician s Journal of Medicine” Recognizing skin symptoms can help diagnose and manage COVID-19.
March 2024 in “Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences” Many doctors lack knowledge about COVID-19 skin symptoms and need better education and guidelines.
October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” Vaccines work well in Netherton syndrome patients, similar to healthy people.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp cooling reduces hair loss and improves quality of life during chemotherapy.