Exp Dermatol February 2021 PMID 33316115

What can the hair tell us about COVID-19?

Ralph M Trüeb, Hudson Dutra Rezende, Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias

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Peak: 5 in May 2021

across 3 sources since Dec 2020

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146,384

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Total likes

3,841

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142,880

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Dec 2020 – May 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate strong support for the research, with examples like the statement that COVID-related hair shedding is common and recoverable, and references to tools for identifying hair loss at home. The tone is informative and emphasizes the potential of hair symptoms to serve as health markers, reflecting both curiosity and relevance to current health concerns.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the connection between COVID-19 and hair changes, referencing the research and emphasizing observed symptoms like hair shedding.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect high interest, with mentions of practical tests and the global relevance of hair-related symptoms in COVID-19.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage deeply by sharing personal insights, explaining the processes of hair loss, and referencing the research findings and implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The shared information could influence awareness and health monitoring, as highlighted by mentions of at-home tests and the significance of hair as an indicator.

Abstract in brief

The study explores how COVID-19 can cause skin-related symptoms, including hair issues, to better understand the disease and potentially use these signs as markers for severity.
While various skin changes have been studied, clear links between hair health and COVID-19 are still limited, but recent suggestions include androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) and graying hair as possible indicators of higher risk.
The main hair-related symptom observed so far is postinfectious hair shedding (effluvium), which appears after infection and tends to resolve completely as patients recover, with the severity of hair loss correlating with how severe the illness was.]

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Post-COVID Hair Loss Causes and Mechanisms Explained

This video explains how COVID-19 can trigger hair loss, including post-infectious effluvium caused by inflammatory responses or stress. It discusses the biological mechanisms and factors influencing hair shedding after…

WWWLOSY.PL · May 16, 2021 111,183 views

Hair Loss Causes and Significance in COVID-19 and Other Diseases

Some acute or chronic illnesses can cause hair loss. Recently, about 25% of COVID-19 patients experienced telogen effluvium, a type of hair shedding. This video explains how to identify it, reviews studies, and provides…

Dr. Javier Rubalcaba Medicina Interna · May 30, 2021 31,697 views

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What can the hair tell us about COVID‐19? https://t.co/JlldBhkhYQ

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fadra tedesco

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What can the hair tell us about COVID-19? https://t.co/CXyXyxFIjL

May 1, 2021 · 1,188 followers View post →

Luis Sánchez

@dermaluis · X

Dec 29, 2020 · 11 likes · 707 followers View post →

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