January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” Iron deficiency anemia is significantly linked to hair loss in childbearing women, and taking iron improves the condition.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Health Science” Iron deficiency is more common in women with excessive hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.
July 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause common hair loss due to stress, immune response, medications, and other health issues.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal” Certain growth factors significantly affect hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.
The document concludes that severe trauma can cause temporary hair loss, known as Telogen Effluvium, which usually resolves without treatment.
14 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to infection stress or treatments.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Athletic Therapy and training” A female runner's hair loss was caused by stress from surgery and recovery, but her hair returned to normal in 5 months.
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April 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Different methods, including stress management, healthy diet, supplements, and treatments like minoxidil, can help hair grow back after COVID-19 related hair loss.
September 2018 in “BAUST Journal” May 2022 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
35 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Telogen effluvium is common after symptomatic COVID-19, especially in young females, and may be linked to nutritional deficiencies.
31 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur in the area where hair was taken for a transplant.
40 citations
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May 2010 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chronic hair shedding may be caused by less variation in hair growth times and might stop on its own after several years.
Hair loss can happen after both mild and severe COVID-19, and areas with more COVID-19 cases may see more hair loss cases.
A man had temporary hair loss after a spinal cord injury, with some permanent thinning remaining.
February 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with Telogen Effluvium have similar zinc levels in their blood as healthy individuals.
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October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The hair lotion reduced hair loss and sped up recovery in women with acute telogen effluvium.
Managing telogen effluvium is challenging due to limited scientific evidence.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Low iron, low thyroid function, and stress are linked to excessive hair shedding in women.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Low levels of ferritin and vitamin B12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.
September 2024 in “JAAD International” Telogen effluvium increased globally after COVID-19, especially in Asian and Latin regions.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
January 2026 in “Archives of Current Medical Research” Telogen effluvium is the most common hair loss in women, often linked to low iron, while tight hairstyles and headscarves increase traction alopecia risk.