The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is spreading rapidly across the globe, affecting over 2 million people and causing many deaths worldwide.

Can COVID-19 cause hair loss?

The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is spreading rapidly across the globe, affecting over 2 million people and causing many deaths worldwide. One of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), characterized by diffuse alveolar damage and pulmonary edema, ^,^ leading to severe dyspnea, hypoxemia, and even death. In addition, some patients may develop severe pneumonia and experience rapid progression to acute respiratory failure. There have been reports regarding the risk factors for severe COVID-19. Age is the strongest predictor, especially in elderly patients. Other epidemiological features include male sex, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, smoking history, and pregnancy. However, little information exists about the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on human hair follicles. Herein, we report a case of a patient who developed a severe inflammatory reaction after COVID-19 infection, accompanied by alopecia.

Furthermore, certain viruses, such as cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus, and varicella zoster virus, have been linked to hair loss.

It is hypothesized that hair loss occurs secondary to increased activation of T helper type 17 cells or increased proliferation of keratinocytes induced by proinflammatory cytokines, which may act via toll-like receptors (TLRs). Therefore, the use of antiviral therapies could potentially prevent or reduce the severity of alopecia caused by COVID-19 and its complications.

This is the first case report describing hair loss in a patient with COVID-19. Although the exact mechanism underlying these findings is unknown, two major possible explanations exist. First, the cytokine storm hypothesis proposes that cytokine release leads to apoptosis of hair follicles directly, resulting in alopecia. Second, the TLR signaling pathway also plays a significant role in regulating the differentiation of keratinocytes, thus leading to hair loss. Both mechanisms support the effectiveness of antiviral drugs in treating COVID-19-associated alopecia. In this case, prednisone was effective in alleviating the patient\'s hair loss. Further studies are needed to confirm whether there is a causal relationship between SARS-CoV2 and hair loss.

 

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly around the globe, causing many people to live under extreme lockdown conditions while their families stay behind. Most of us have been told to stay home and not leave our homes unless we absolutely need some fresh air, food, and supplies. However, even if you do not feel well, you never know whether or not you might be able to infect others.

In addition to staying inside, you should avoid going out near public places, especially crowded ones where you could potentially spread the virus. If you do have to go out, wear masks, always wash your hands, and keep them clean at all times.

But what about your body? Have you ever considered how the corona virus affects your hair?

You may already be familiar with the fact that being bald is one of the worst things that can happen to you. There’s no denying that having hair means having value. But, since you probably don’t want to lose any more than you already have, you may be wondering how to protect yourself if you get infected by the COVID-19 virus.

In fact, there are many reasons why you should avoid losing your hair, including:

• You’ll no longer look “normal.”

• You’re less likely to attract potential partners.

• Yourself confidence may take a hit.

If you start losing your hair due to the effects of COVID, then your options may seem pretty limited. As it turns out, though, there are several ways you can help prevent this from happening.

There are a few different types of hair loss, but the two most common forms of hair loss are male pattern baldness (also known as Androgen tic Alopecia) and female pattern alopecia (trichotillomania).

Male Pattern Baldness

This type of hair loss occurs due to hormonal changes in men. It’s caused by the testosterone hormone, which tells your hair follicles to stop producing hair and starts making them smaller instead. In most cases, this only happens in men who have normal hair growth cycles, meaning they produce enough hair before beginning to decline.

Other causes of this kind of hair loss include:

• Medications that can affect hormones