A recent scientific study conducted in Japan on the effect of coronavirus on hair showed that late after the disease, symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, weakness, lack of smell, as well as hair loss began on about 56 days in 24.1 percent of patients. It was determined that the duration of hair loss was 76 days on average. Intense fever, stress factors are thought to be effective in hair loss.
Hair loss can be seen after the disease in those who have had Covid-19 infection, but hair loss is not considered among the symptoms of coronavirus. For this reason, there is no evidence that patients suffering from coronavirus should be concerned. In other words, people who shed their hair extensively, but do not have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, do not need to have a Coronavirus test. Due to intense stress during covid-19 infection, high fever, and possible side effects of medications, hair loss can be observed 2-4 months after infection.
Acute spills that develop after coronavirus and infections are usually expected to be temporary and return to normal. If the person’s general condition is good, if his nutrition is sufficient, if he can cope with stress, new, normal growing hair is usually replaced. Baldness with acute spills is not expected. During this period, since hair growth averages 4 months, growth will be slow and the patient will feel that their hair has lost thin, fullness, and volume for some time. Usually, the process returns to normal after an average of 4 months. Covid-19 infection is a major source of stress for everyone. Unfortunately, psychological stress, anxiety, depression, such as mental problems can continue for some time. Continuing this stress leads to slow recovery, especially in people with hair loss. For this reason, it is recommended that people who have very intense psychological stress and have difficulty coping with stress receive psychological support. Hair loss is fast in people who are rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, biotin, zinc, pantothenic acid, omega-3 fatty acid, iron, special supplements that the doctor will recommend can also be used.
