Covid-related hair loss is a thing. Here’s what you need to know.

May 26, 2022

Wondering why your hair is thinner after recovering from COVID-19?

You’re not alone.

According to a recent study published by the International Journal of Dermatology, approximately 46-49% of people surveyed experienced some form of hair loss after suffering long covid.

But it’s not just long covid sufferers, even those who’ve had mild or moderate cases of COVID are still seeing hair loss too.

Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Dr. Mo Assoum, explains that one of the side-effects of COVID is hair loss. Whether it’s a gradual reduction in overall hair density or seeing your hair fall out in clumps, the feelings associated with unexplained hair loss can be overwhelming.

Why is my hair falling out?

While there are many reasons your body is responding this way, there are a few medical explanations associated with hair loss post COVID-19.

The American Academy of Dermatology explains that temporary hair loss, or hair shedding, is quite common after fever or illness.

It happens when more hairs than normal enter the shedding (telogen) phase of the hair growth life cycle at the same time. A fever or illness can force more hairs into the shedding phase.

On average, people shed about 100 to 150 hairs a day, but when an individual experiences a stressful event, such as COVID-19 infection, our bodies can prematurely shift a greater than normal proportion of growing anagen hairs into a resting telogen state.

The result? Up to 5 times more hair is resting and shedding, causing more hair to fall out.

How long will it last?

Hair shedding is known as telogen effluvium. In most cases, it normally resolves itself within 3-6 months, but can take up to 2 years depending on how long your hair is and how quickly it grows. And, even after shedding has stopped you might notice your hair isn't as thick as it once was when it starts to grow back.

What can I do to help in the interim?

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