During the Covid epidemic, we have been encountering cases of excessive hair loss, especially in the last year. As after chemotherapy, people who have had Covid-19 (Coronavirus) experience intense hair loss problem. We even have patients who have lost half of their hair. Two months after the passing of COVID, severe white root (telogen) hair loss occurs and although months pass, the hair continues to fall out.

COVID, also known as corona, is an aggressive type of virus that attacks various parts of the body, including the scalp. Hair loss is not listed as one of the official symptoms of COVID-19. However, after all symptoms of the disease have passed, 25 to 30 percent of those who have had the coronavirus begin to lose their hair. The International Association of Trichologists has defined two different types of hair loss due to COVID: diffuse hair loss and ringworm (Alopecia areata). If you are suffering from these problems, here are the solutions to hair loss caused by COVID.

How to Stop Hair Loss Caused by Coronavirus (COVID)?

Eat Healthy

Nutrition is of great importance for the general immunity of the body to be strong. For hair and nail health, adequate amounts of protein, minerals such as iron and zinc, as well as vitamins such as biotin and vitamin D should be taken regularly and in a balanced way. Thanks to these vitamins and minerals, hair and nails are strengthened and hair loss is prevented. Therefore, you should definitely include dark green leafy vegetables such as eggs, spinach, red and white meat, almonds, yoghurt and green vegetables in your diet in order to get rid of hair loss caused by COVID-19.

If there is a vitamin deficiency, it should be treated.

Iron deficiency, anemia, vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency can trigger hair loss with COVID. He should go to the skin doctor and have the necessary tests done, and if there is anemia, vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency, he should use supplements that the doctor will inform. Biotin is a supplement that you can use with the approval of your doctor to help stop hair loss. In case of excessive shedding, we can stop the shedding before it gets worse with injection and mesotherapy

Use Topical Oils

We have a motto that the hair is cleaned from the outside and fed from the inside. Externally applied vitamins and oils are difficult to absorb, and a soggy treatment is difficult. Useful vitamins and amino acids should be taken orally. Substances that stimulate the hair follicles in the scalp and increase blood supply can be applied. Hair root stimulating substances such as minoxidil or procapil can also be applied to the roots of the hair to make the hair grow faster.

Consume Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Since TELOGEN shedding develops as a result of oxidative stress, antioxidants can slow down shedding. Local hair remedies also contain antioxidants. Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, roasted peanuts; Seeds such as chia seeds and green leafy vegetables have anti-inflammatory properties, increase the body’s immunity and protect from viruses.

Hair Loss Due to Corona Virus Can Last For Months!

Corona virus causes intense trauma to the body, negatively affects all tissues and stops cell growth. In cases where the body is under extreme pressure, hair and nails are neglected, their nutrition is stopped and resources are directed to other tissues. Corona virus causes muscle pain and weakness in the muscles as a side effect, and it also causes excessive hair loss in some people. This hair loss continues for 3-4 months in some and much longer in others. During this period, hair loss can be very serious, such as 200-300 strands per day. We can even see that the density of hair is reduced by half. 6-7 days after recovery from corona virus. Hair loss may last for months. Shedding hair, on the other hand, starts to grow from the 8th month after the disease has been overcome.In this process, you can try the methods we explained above to ensure that your hair grows quickly. In addition, the support antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids you receive for hair support the whole body and help to erase the traces of a wearisome infection.