The first complaints of hair loss from patients with COVID-19 date back to summer 2020. People claimed to lose whole strands and lose up to one-third of their hair. Initially, these claims were not paid much attention, but over time it became clear how widespread the issue is.
Dr. Oxana
Does hair loss affect everyone?
Not everyone who has had COVID-19 has experienced hair loss, as it primarily affects women. It is still difficult to conclusively state what causes this hair loss. Initial explanations for hair loss include the following:
During illness, the body experiences stress, the toxic effect of the virus, and the effects of various drugs, including interferon inducers. Strong antibiotics can affect the length of the hair's life cycle and cause early telogen (one of the stages of hair growth, also known as resting phase or loss).
Prolonged hyperthermia fever above 101.3 °F also leads to a premature transition of the hair to the telogen phase.
The virus and micro thrombosis in the scalp could affect the hair and vascular problems and cause=== impaired...
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