November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrow faster in stress-related hair loss.
COVID-19 infection is highly related to increased hair loss, especially in women.
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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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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
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October 2022 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Some people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccine, more often in women and those without prior hair loss.
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May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Most hospitalized COVID-19 survivors in the study experienced long-term symptoms, affecting their daily life and mental functions.
January 2026 in “Industrial Psychiatry Journal” Dengue fever can cause significant mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
January 2024 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, especially in women and older adults.
October 2023 in “Journal of Preventive Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine” Low ferritin and Vitamin D levels may cause hair loss after COVID-19.
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September 2021 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” People with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia are more likely to experience long-term fatigue and hair loss after COVID-19.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Rehabilitation therapy helped a severe COVID-19 patient regain muscle mass and return to normal life.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Many people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, those treated with antivirals, and those with a history of hair shedding.
November 2022 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” COVID-19 can cause hair loss in both severe and mild cases, often affecting women.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
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May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
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July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
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November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” Unani medicine effectively reduced hair loss in a 24-year-old woman without side effects.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
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February 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggested a new, easier way to classify hair loss in Telogen Effluvium, adding a type possibly related to autoimmune diseases.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
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June 1952 in “The BMJ” Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” The article suggests that the belief in common postpartum hair loss lacks sufficient evidence and may be overestimated.
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May 2022 in “Journal of medicine and life” COVID-19 patients may experience hair loss, but it's not linked to their age or sex.
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June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.