Open AccessCovid induced telogen effluvium (CITE): An insight
Author(s) -
Arun C Inamadar
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/idoj.idoj_139_22
Subject(s) - covid-19 , medicine , pandemic , hair loss , coronavirus , dermatology , immunology , virology , pathology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak
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.