Understanding Hair Loss After COVID: Causes, Treatment, and Long COVID

2023-07-22 11:47:22

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Hair loss following being infected with COVID is called what disease? Can it be cured by itself? What is the cause? Associated with peripheral artery blockage, is it true or not?

In the case of fake news, it states that I was addicted to COVID a long time ago, but I’m still falling out due to clogged peripheral arteries. Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health clarified that hair loss following infection with Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or COVID-19 lasts more than 12 weeks. (Long-COVID-19) mainly caused by hair loss disease (Telogen effluvium) due to illness from COVID-19 infection.

The body is stressed and stimulates inflammation at the hair follicle. which affects the cycle of my life resulting in faster replacement than usual causing more hair loss than usual

If the patient develops hair loss following being infected with COVID-19 Without other factors, generally, patients with alopecia areata usually resolve on their own following the cause has been resolved for regarding 3-6 months. May be cured faster than the period of regarding 2 months.

Additional information from Chulalongkorn Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society states that sudden hair loss It can be found in 30% of patients or those who have recovered from COVID-19, especially in female patients. who found the symptoms more than males The cause of COVID causes the body to become inflamed. It will produce high levels of cytokines within the body. As a result, some systems in the body are destroyed. The hair is shocked and falls out. Other factors that may be associated with alopecia areata include:

stress or anxiety side effects from continued use of certain medications in the treatment of symptoms of COVID-19, such as anticoagulants or allergic to antibiotics Patients may eat less. and greatly reduced body weight Resulting in weakening the body and causing hair loss.

Hair loss following being infected with COVID

Hair loss a lot following recovering 1-3 months, hair loss all over the head. without scars More than 100 hairs are lost per day, in some cases up to 700-1000 hairs per day.

What is Long COVID?

According to the WHO 2021 definition, Long COVID is defined as a new or ongoing disorder following a coronavirus infection. Most of them started when the patient recovered. The duration of long-covid condition can occur from 3 months from the date of infection detection. and the symptoms continue for at least 2 months, with the most common symptoms being up to 6 systems

Nervous system: sudden weakness, headache, dizziness, forgetfulness, muscular atrophy Mental system: insomnia, anxiety, depression Cardiovascular system: chest pain, palpitations Respiratory system: panting, chronic cough Skin system: hair loss, rash General system: fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain

symptoms of COVID-19 There is a chance of occurring 30 – 50 percent from the number of people infected with COVID-19. cured Patients try COVID-19 You should always take care of your health and strengthen your immune system. with exercise to strengthen immunity Including eating good, nutritious food from all 5 food groups, cooked, clean, focusing on easy-to-digest foods. because there may be gastrointestinal disorders and if there is anorexia Food should be divided into several smaller meals to maintain a stable blood sugar throughout the day. Doesn’t let the body get tired and exhausted.

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You should choose to eat protein foods such as meat, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, tofu, and consume foods that contain healthy microbes. Or probiotics (Probiotics), including yogurt, sour milk, should choose the type with less sugar. Eat with high fiber foods such as whole grains, legumes, bananas, onions and garlic to feed healthy microbes. Helps the body’s immune system Avoid Junk Food such as instant food, frozen food, fermented food, grilled food, fried food, oily food, or spicy food that is difficult to digest. No alcoholic beverages. Because these foods have the effect of lowering the body’s immunity.

As for vitamins and minerals, they help the body recover, strengthen and build immunity, including:

Vitamin C is found in a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits such as oranges, papayas, guava, lemons, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. Should be eaten fresh if steamed or stir-fried. It should be used for a short time to maintain the value of vitamin C better. Vitamin A such as animal organs, egg yolks, milk, dairy products. dark leafy greens Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as gourd, morning glory, carrots, pumpkin, yellow sweet potato and ripe papaya. Vitamin D is tilapia, pomegranate, mushrooms and egg yolk. Vitamin E is eggs. Fruits and vegetables such as nuts, soybean oil, olive oil, sunflower oil and avocado.

Caution of Long COVID condition in case of various systemic symptoms and hair loss symptoms following being infected with COVID or hair loss disease (Telogen effluvium) if symptoms do not improve If the symptoms persist for more than 2 months, you should continue to see a medical professional.

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