CORONA Post-WuFlu hair loss?

[OldAndCrazy]

Kiddo and DW have both had da bug. Both are shedding massive amounts of hair. Not balding or any bald spots but boy, definitely more than normal. Me....well, nature took care of any hair issues long ago.

Are any other wuflu survivors seeing increased hair loss? Is this a post-bug anomaly?

Thanks

 

[fritopie]

We all had it bad back in July. If I recall my teenage son made a comment about losing a lot of hair while he had it. What's strange was that all of us had our own different symptoms and experiences.

 

[mudlogger]

I said something to the naturopathic doc I work with yesterday, and she said all post-covid folks need additional iron. I never had thick hair, menopause has made it pitiful, and now there is long hair everywhere. Besides the iron, I'm going back on diotomaceous earth, too.
She has a LOT of hair, and she had been losing a lot, too.
Iron. Floradix is the one she likes...it's food based.

 

[Hawke]

Yes, I've noticed it myself. I've been losing a lot more hair than I had been prior to having covid. No clumps or anything that dramatic, but definitely more than normal.

 

[PalmettoGirl]

I’m definitely noticing hair loss. This is what I’ve found...

Can COVID-19 cause hair loss?

You can have noticeable hair loss after recovering from COVID-19. Find out why and when hair may regrow.

www.aad.org

CAN COVID-19 CAUSE HAIR LOSS?
People develop noticeable hair loss after recovering from COVID-19
Months after recovering from COVID-19, many people find that their hair is falling out in large clumps.

If we’ve learned anything from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s to expect the unexpected. The hair loss that many people develop, however, may not be so unexpected. Here’s why.
Temporary hair loss is normal after a fever or illness
Fever is a common symptom of COVID-19. A few months after having a high fever or recovering from an illness, many people see noticeable hair loss.
While many people think of this as hair loss, it’s actually hair shedding. The medical name for this type of hair shedding is telogen effluvium. It happens when more hairs than normal enter the shedding (telogen) phase of the hair growth lifecycle at the same time. A fever or illness can force more hairs into the shedding phase.
Most people see noticeable hair shedding two to three months after having a fever or illness. Handfuls of hair can come out when you shower or brush your hair. This hair shedding can last for six to nine months before it stops. Most people then see their hair start to look normal again and stop shedding.

Telogen effluvium causes noticeable hair shedding
Telogen effluvium causes noticeable hair shedding, but that’s all you should experience. If you have a rash, itchy scalp, or burning, something other than telogen effluvium is likely causing your hair loss, and it’s time to see a dermatologist.
Stress can cause temporary hair shedding
Even if you never developed a fever or COVID-19, you may still see hair shedding. Emotional stress can also force more hairs than normal into the shedding phase. And who isn’t feeling more stressed and anxious during the pandemic?
Again, the hair shedding begins about two to three months after the stress starts.
While seeing your hair fall out in clumps can add to your stress, it’s important to try to de-stress. Only when the stress ends will the excessive hair shedding stop.
Hair tends to return to normal on its own
When the cause of your hair shedding is due to a fever, illness, or stress, hair tends to return to normal on its own. You just have to give it time. As your hair grows back, you’ll notice short hairs that are all the same length by your hairline. Most people see their hair regain its normal fullness within six to nine months.
If you suspect that your hair loss is caused by something more than telogen effluvium from stress or a fever, talk with a hair-loss expert, a dermatologist. You can find one at, Find a dermatologist.
Related AAD resources

• AAD Coronavirus Resource Center

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Reference
Sperling LC. “Alopeica.” In: Fitzpatrick JE, Morelli JG. Dermatology Secrets Plus (fifth edition). Elsevier, China, 2016:179-84.

 

[PalmettoGirl]

I can attest to stress causing hair loss as well. It was noticeable enough for my hairdresser to mention it. She said it was probably stress from my divorce. It came back in. I had Covid in October and just started noticing the hair loss in the past couple of weeks.

 

[school marm]

DD1 had long, beautiful hair. She lost so much after covid that she chopped off 6-8 inches. DD3 had influenza a few years back and had hair down to her hips. I knew it was due to having had influenza, but took her to the doctor anyway to reassure her. It became so thin that I think she took 12 inches off. Post-illness hair loss is totally normal.

 

[Firebird]

Yes, Mrs Firebird has definitely been losing hair

 

[Kathy in WV]

Two days ago I leaned over and chopped 8 inches. For weeks now it's been coming out at night and causing a kind of dreadlocks tangle. It was about 38 inches long before... I may take off more if it's still tangling so bad. I tell myself it will grow back but will it? Some Covid patients lost ALL HAIR. Even eyebrows, lashes and body hair. There's a FB page for sufferers.

 

[sunflowerstation]

Take Biotin and Vitamin E.

 

[Cardinal]

Yes, we were discussing this on the Q thread (I think). Biotin will help it grow back, but hair grows at the rate of 1/2 inch a month, so it will take 6 months to "see" new growth.

 

[psychgirl]

Two days ago I leaned over and chopped 8 inches. For weeks now it's been coming out at night and causing a kind of dreadlocks tangle. It was about 38 inches long before... I may take off more if it's still tangling so bad. I tell myself it will grow back but will it? Some Covid patients lost ALL HAIR. Even eyebrows, lashes and body hair. There's a FB page for sufferers.

The sister, of a friend of mine, lost all of her hair after being hospitalized for Covid in September; she is only in her 30’s I’m pretty sure. But she got hit pretty hard with Covid due to her autoimmune issues.

 

[Deena in GA]

Yep, I had Covid last summer and it took at least 6 months for the hair loss to go back to normal. It’s a wonder I’m not bald.

 

[onmyown30]

My son lost a lot of hair after having covid, we actually didn’t even think it was from covid but from the stress of losing his fiancé to covid the same time. He lost a lot of hair but he had a head full so it wasn’t noticeable other than the small pile he left in the bathroom everyday. He has covid January 2021 was still losing a lot of hair until end of may/June

 

[155 arty]

Kiddo and DW have both had da bug. Both are shedding massive amounts of hair. Not balding or any bald spots but boy, definitely more than normal. Me....well, nature took care of any hair issues long ago.

Are any other wuflu survivors seeing increased hair loss? Is this a post-bug anomaly?

Thanks

yes.... quite a few people I know have or are experiencing it.

 

[momma_soapmaker]

Yes, my best friend had Covid, and has now lost about 75% of her hair. She's using wigs, it's so bad.

She's taking vitamins, including biotin.

 

[Dystonic]

Is it just scalp related? I’m thin on top but have way too much everywhere else. Some of our crafty people here could shave my back and knit a heavy sweater and mittens.

 

[kenny1659]

Both DW and I had hair loss. It slowed down after about 6 months. My pillow would be covered with hair when they changed it. I have really fine hair and DW thought that I would be bald before it stopped. It is slowly coming back.

 

[flame]

I have had hair loss and couldn't figure out why. Covid may be why...

that and menopause crap, I hope I don't go bald.

 

[nomifyle]

I thought about posting about this very thing. I just had 6-8 inches cut off my hair and there wasn't that much hair on the floor. It was coming out like crazy. It seems to be much thinner on one side than the other. I've been taking biotin off and on, but not E, need to get some.

Although the fall out rate may have slowed down.

God is good all the time

Judy

 

[amazon]

My mom lost a lot of hair post CV. It's slowly coming back in. I don't know which variant. Fall 2020

 

[fish hook]

I don't know about covid specifically, but i have known several people who lost hair after very stressful situations. Stranger than that i have known warriors whose hair turned white overnight.

 

[lostinaz]

My sister had this problem. Magnesium supplements help. The best are the liquid Trace minerals brand available at Amazon, direct(Trace Minerals Research), or health food stores.

 

[Knoxville's Joker]

Two days ago I leaned over and chopped 8 inches. For weeks now it's been coming out at night and causing a kind of dreadlocks tangle. It was about 38 inches long before... I may take off more if it's still tangling so bad. I tell myself it will grow back but will it? Some Covid patients lost ALL HAIR. Even eyebrows, lashes and body hair. There's a FB page for sufferers.

That sounds like radiation poisoning. They figured out a way to make a virus that has a side effect of causing temporary or permanent hair loss?

 

[summerthyme]

That sounds like radiation poisoning. They figured out a way to make a virus that has a side effect of causing temporary or permanent hair loss?

Many illnesses will cause hair loss. No radiation needed...

Summerthyme

 

[Knoxville's Joker]

Many illnesses will cause hair loss. No radiation needed...

Summerthyme

Something to do with hormones and bodily/emotional stressors. Still and odd thing.

 

[packyderms_wife]

Something to do with hormones and bodily/emotional stressors. Still and odd thing.

covid can cause the malabsorption of Iron, and various vitamins, which can cause hair loss, finger and toe nail loss, etc.

 

[usmcpackrat]

I'm not so worried about the hair loss on the top of my head........I have usually shaved my head anyways, at least for 25 or so years.....

But to me the much more worrisome issue is the amount of hair growing from inside my ears.

It's like kudzu in a tropical rainforest fertilized with miracle grow......I can literally pull tufts thicker than R Lee's Eyebrows twice a week.....forget ear hair trimmers.

Tried that already........boggs em down worse than a 70s pinto in an Alabama mudbog......


Ohhh.....no rice rabies here........

Sorry probably a lotta off topic.....

 

[Steve308]

My covid developed into pneumonia, then a head-to-toe rash, my immune system was going nuts. Recovered and a couple of months later noticed a lot more hair in the shower than normal According to my doctor, she said that a body that goes through a major trauma will start shedding hair months after the trauma, probably part of the healing process. She told me it happens in situations like major surgery or if you were in a bad auto accident and got banged up pretty good. After a few months, the hair growth returns to normal and hair should start coming back. I guess my pneumonia counted as trauma, as I have noticed not only thinning on top, but also on my legs from the knees down and my chest. As a guy, I guess I can always shave my head if I have to, but I feel for the ladies who are losing hair. But according to my doc, and she's a pretty good doc, it should start growing back after 3-5 months.

Steve308

 

[Millwright]

Have seen or heard about the hair loss too.

I wouldn't know if I lost any...most of mine left, many years ago.



BTW, Mom found something on drinking Similac for iron deficiencies and covid recovery & prevention.

Something about the ferro/lacto whatevers made it easier for the body to absorb?

 

[Cyclonemom]

Yes, we were discussing this on the Q thread (I think). Biotin will help it grow back, but hair grows at the rate of 1/2 inch a month, so it will take 6 months to "see" new growth.

Natural sources of Biotin:

The Top 10 Biotin-Rich Foods

Biotin is a B vitamin that supports various aspects of your health. Here are the top 10 biotin-rich foods.

www.healthline.com

1.Egg yolks
2. Legumes (peanuts and soybeans best)
3. Nuts and seeds (sunflower best)
4. Liver
5. Sweet potatoes
6. Mushrooms
7. Bananas
8. Broccoli
9. Yeast (nutritional or brewers)
10. Avocados

More details at the link.

 

[Cyclonemom]

Have seen or heard about the hair loss too.

I wouldn't know if I lost any...most of mine left, many years ago.



BTW, Mom found something on drinking Similac for iron deficiencies and covid recovery & prevention.

Something about the ferro/lacto whatevers made it easier for the body to absorb?

Lactoferrin thats found in colostrum in the Similac?

Looking for article posted here about benadryl and lactoferrin........

Found it:

CORONA - Two common compounds show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in early testing

https://m.ufhealth.org/news/2021/two-common-compounds-show-effectiveness-against-covid-19-virus-early-testing A pair of over-the-counter compounds has been found in preliminary tests to inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found. The...

www.timebomb2000.com

 

[Seeker22]

I'm not so worried about the hair loss on the top of my head........I have usually shaved my head anyways, at least for 25 or so years.....

But to me the much more worrisome issue is the amount of hair growing from inside my ears.

It's like kudzu in a tropical rainforest fertilized with miracle grow......I can literally pull tufts thicker than R Lee's Eyebrows twice a week.....forget ear hair trimmers.

Tried that already........boggs em down worse than a 70s pinto in an Alabama mudbog......


Ohhh.....no rice rabies here........

Sorry probably a lotta off topic.....

Rice rabies- I am so stealing that!
Beta Carotene grows hair and nails too.

 

[psychgirl]

My covid developed into pneumonia, then a head-to-toe rash, my immune system was going nuts. Recovered and a couple of months later noticed a lot more hair in the shower than normal According to my doctor, she said that a body that goes through a major trauma will start shedding hair months after the trauma, probably part of the healing process. She told me it happens in situations like major surgery or if you were in a bad auto accident and got banged up pretty good. After a few months, the hair growth returns to normal and hair should start coming back. I guess my pneumonia counted as trauma, as I have noticed not only thinning on top, but also on my legs from the knees down and my chest. As a guy, I guess I can always shave my head if I have to, but I feel for the ladies who are losing hair. But according to my doc, and she's a pretty good doc, it should start growing back after 3-5 months.

Steve308

So glad to know you’ve recovered!
DH also, developed the rash. It hit him last Tuesday night. Allll down his backside from the neck to his upper thighs, and his hands had very itchy welts/hives.
The body rash was gosh in 24 hrs after starting Benedryl.
The only remaining skin issues are his hands which, while they are a lot better, still look slightly red with residual itching.

I’ll pass on your post to him because no one I’ve asked, including the pharmacist, seems to have ANY clue about “Covid skin “ issues.

He won’t be too happy about the hair loss possibilities though.
I’ll take that, over other worse things,

 

[Ambros]

When I got the coof it was the most backwards respiratory illness I've ever experienced. The only thing 'respiratory' about it for me was the occasional coughing fit. Everything else was purely intestinal. Couldn't eat more than 2-3 crackers to save my life. If I did I would feel like I hit the 'food wall' and it would make me gag. Lost like 20 pounds so that's a bonus haha. But as far as hair loss goes, I never experienced any.

 

[Meemur]

The hair loss is coming on weeks later for some.

This bio-weapon seems to target a person's weakest areas.

 

[Steve308]

So glad to know you’ve recovered!
DH also, developed the rash. It hit him last Tuesday night. Allll down his backside from the neck to his upper thighs, and his hands had very itchy welts/hives.
The body rash was gosh in 24 hrs after starting Benedryl.
The only remaining skin issues are his hands which, while they are a lot better, still look slightly red with residual itching.

I’ll pass on your post to him because no one I’ve asked, including the pharmacist, seems to have ANY clue about “Covid skin “ issues.

He won’t be too happy about the hair loss possibilities though.
I’ll take that, over other worse things,

I never considered benedryl! I just put anti-itch lotion on all over and suffered almost 2 weeks before it started clearing up! Then it has sort of transitioned into dry skin, kind of itchy, but even that has almost cleared up. But my whole covid experience begain in the middle of October and was pretty annoying up until a few weeks ago! Glad to hear your DH recovered that quickly, and the hair thing isn't the end of the world (he says hoping it reverses itself soon )

Steve308

 

[Babs]

The hair loss is coming on weeks later for some.

This bio-weapon seems to target a person's weakest areas.

That's the conclusion that DH and I have come to also. I think that's why so many people experience the virus differently. My guts are my weakest area, and that's where it hit me the hardest....that and my brain . Dear hubby had more trouble with his chest area and O2 and he has a history of heart attacks.