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Covid Induced Telogen Effluvium (CITE): An Insight
1Department of Dermatology, Shri B. M. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India.
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
|October 20, 2022
Summary
Post-COVID hair loss, a common symptom of SARS-CoV-2 infection, may be caused by inflammation or viral effects. Full hair regrowth is expected, similar to other infection-induced hair shedding.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Virology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hair loss is a frequently reported post-viral symptom following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Potential mechanisms include pro-inflammatory cytokines, direct viral impact on hair follicles, and microthrombi formation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics and expected outcomes of hair loss associated with COVID-19.
- To compare COVID-19-related hair loss with other forms of infection-induced telogen effluvium.
Main Methods:
- Observational analysis of post-COVID-19 symptoms.
- Comparison with established patterns of acute telogen effluvium.
Main Results:
- The onset and severity of hair loss post-COVID-19 align with typical infection-induced telogen effluvium.
- Pathogenic factors are hypothesized to involve inflammatory responses and direct viral effects.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19-induced hair loss is likely a form of acute telogen effluvium.
- Full recovery of hair is anticipated, even without specific therapeutic interventions.
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