Indian Dermatology Online Journal (Jan 2022)

Covid induced telogen effluvium (CITE): An insight

  • Arun C Inamadar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/idoj.idoj_139_22
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 4
pp. 445 – 448

Abstract

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Hair loss is one of the most common post-covid symptoms observed during this severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, direct viral effect on hair follicles, and microthrombi are thought to be the pathogenic factors considered. Information regarding time of onset and severity is similar to other infection-induced acute telogen effluvium. It is reasonable to think that the evolution and prognosis are similar, and therefore, even without any specific treatment, full recovery of lost hair is expected.

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