Characteristics of hair loss after COVID-19: A systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

While there are literature reporting increased incidence of hair loss in COVID-19 patients, insufficient evidence exists on the topic to date. This review aims to identify the existing evidence and clinical characteristics of hair loss with COVID-19 infection.

Methods

Following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for all peer-reviewed articles with relevant keywords including "Alopecia," "Telogen Effluvium (TE)," and "COVID-19" from their inception to November 20, 2021.

Results

A total of 26 articles, with 9 observational studies and 17 case reports or series (a total of 58 cases), were included. Most studies dealt with TE. There were no clear trends between COVID-19 severity and the extent of hair loss. Analysis of the

SUBMITTER: Czech T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9349634 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature