POST-COVID Hair Loss - Who is affected and when should you start addressing it?

CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF POST-COVID HAIR LOSS

Post-COVID hair loss has become a widespread issue, with many people seeking medical and hairdressing advice due to experiencing intense hair loss after recovering from the illness. Post-COVID hair loss can be alarming for patients as they lose hair at a much higher rate than usual. Our article explores the causes, symptoms, and treatments for post-COVID hair loss.

The intense hair loss after the illness is caused by hair follicles entering the telogen phase due to stress, body weakness, strain, and fever. The hair life cycle consists of three phases: the growth phase, the resting phase, and the hair loss phase (telogen). Normally, about 10-15% of hairs are in the telogen phase. After fever and illness, this percentage can significantly increase, reaching up to 60-70%. This type of hair loss affects adults and children alike.

Hair loss affecting the entire scalp is called diffuse hair loss. Diffuse hair loss is common after pregnancy, stress, illness, hormonal problems, and unhealthy lifestyles. Stress can exacerbate hair loss, especially if the patient is worried about losing their hair.

Post-COVID hair loss is not a direct symptom of the illness but rather a result of the body’s strain. Stressful events, trauma, shock, or personal issues can also trigger hair loss. Approximately 20-30% of those who have recovered from the illness experience post-COVID hair loss, particularly those who had severe symptoms and significant body strain.

INTOLERANCES AND POST-COVID HAIR LOSS

In many cases, post-COVID hair loss is accompanied by some form of intolerance within the body, which disrupts healthy processes. Intolerances can vary and may even combine to amplify their negative effects. Bad hair care routines, such as using chemical hair care products, hair dyeing, or extensions, can contribute to hair loss. Environmental chemicals like smog, radiation, chemical cleaning agents, insecticides, molds, and paints can also negatively impact our bodies.

Hair loss can also be a side effect of various medications or due to inflammatory processes within the body. It can result from vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, hormonal disorders, gastrointestinal problems, food allergies, and severe medical treatments (e.g., chemotherapy, steroid treatments).

Addressing intolerances is crucial for maintaining a healthy scalp and hair. Improving health requires lifestyle changes: proper diet, avoiding allergenic foods, exercise, rest, and replacing chemical cosmetics and cleaning products.

The symptoms are most recognizable by the continuous, daily hair shedding rather than sudden, patchy hair loss.

Hair loss does not typically cause organ damage, but it can lead to psychological issues, self-esteem problems, and depression. Therefore, it is essential to treat the scalp and hair follicles promptly to strengthen and recover the hair, as the visual impact often worsens the situation.

TREATING POST-COVID HAIR LOSS

Hair loss caused by COVID-19 and the associated stress typically resolves within six to nine months, during which the hair follicles regain their strength. If significant hair loss persists beyond this period, it is advisable to consult a specialist. It is also crucial to address post-COVID hair loss if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as rashes, scalp issues, or burning sensations, as these could indicate other underlying conditions.

If you experience above-average hair loss, it is essential to start paying attention to your overall health and hair care as early as possible.

To reduce the extent of hair loss, it is recommended to take vitamins, eat a healthy diet, and replenish trace elements, vitamins, and minerals. Stress management is also crucial, so engage in physical activities that help relieve tension. A healthy, stress-free lifestyle strengthens the body, improves well-being, and contributes to the proper vitamin supply for hair and skin.

For strengthening hair, it is advisable to use chemical-free, natural hair care products. These products nourish the hair follicles, are rich in vitamins and minerals, help reduce hair loss, and improve scalp health. Chemical hair care products can damage the hair, so it is always wise to check the ingredients of the products. Oxygeni Hair‘s natural, chemical-free products help cleanse, hydrate, and nourish the scalp and hair follicles. Our anti-hair loss products contain all the essential hair care components to help stop hair loss.

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The Hair Loss Shampoo is recommended for weak, thinning hair. The trace elements containing vitamin B5 penetrate the scalp, positively impacting the hair follicles and strengthening them. Maca root extract is suitable for stimulating hair growth, preventing and reducing hair loss, and improving scalp health. The Hair Loss Mask, which contains baicapil, maca root extract, and vitamin B5, helps stop hair loss and strengthens weak hair strands. These active ingredients contribute to hair growth, reduce tissue inflammation, accelerate fat metabolism, and strengthen collagen fibers. It improves the resistance of hair roots to external factors and helps prevent hair loss.

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT POST-COVID HAIR LOSS?

If post-COVID hair loss does not subside within 6-9 months, it is advisable to undergo trichological oxygen therapy, as adequate oxygen supply to the scalp is essential for strengthening hair follicles. During the treatment, fresh oxygen is delivered to deeper layers of the scalp, and oxygen as a carrier molecule helps deliver active ingredients to the right place, ensuring a healthy scalp and revitalized hair follicles.

Oxygen therapy treatments have delivered impressive results, proven effective on over 1,000,000 scalps. With a 97% success rate, the treatment is 100% natural and completely safe.

CELEBRITIES WHO FOUGHT POST-COVID HAIR LOSS

Several world-famous celebrities have spoken out about their struggles with post-COVID hair loss.

Khloé Kardashian contracted COVID-19 in 2020 and allegedly experienced significant hair loss afterward. She made lifestyle changes and underwent various treatments to regain her thick, strong hair.

Alyssa Milano openly shared her post-COVID hair loss, even posting an Instagram video showing the large amount of hair she lost while brushing. Fortunately, she has since treated her hair loss and no longer struggles with it.

Drake mentioned his post-COVID hair loss last year after a follower noticed his hair growing strangely in a photo.

If you are struggling with hair loss, visit our product recommendation page to find out which products are recommended for post-COVID hair loss. We have put together various product packages depending on the extent and stage of hair loss, so you can find the most suitable products for you!

DORINA, trichologist, SHARES HER STORY

“Here’s a little storytime. I had COVID in January, and 2.5 months later, my hair started falling out drastically. It was shocking even for me, although I’ve never had to worry about hair volume. As a trichologist, I had no choice but to get regular treatments. I’ve had four oxygen therapy sessions so far, and you can see how drastically the amount of hair lost during washes has decreased. And this happened in just 2 months.

We’ve been seeing the effects of the treatments with my post-COVID clients for a while, but it was still shocking to experience it myself. With oxygen therapy, we treat not only hair loss but all kinds of scalp problems. “

(Source: Dorina’s Instagram page: @dorina.hairart)

Oxygeni professionals reviewed:

"Throughout my career, I've seen many clients struggling with scalp conditions, hair loss, and thinning hair. This is why I was thrilled to discover Oxygeni Hair's oxygen therapy treatments and hair care products. Both the treatment and Oxygeni Hair products are unique, contain100% natural ingredients and are chemical-free. I recommend oxygen therapy not only for clients with scalp issues but also for maintaining the healthy condition of hair and scalp. It stimulates hair growth, regenerates hair strands, and protects hair and scalp from external harmful factors. It brings me joy to see my clients leave the salon with confidence, a smile, and satisfaction after the treatments."

"For me, the most important thing is that, with the help of oxygen therapy, we can offer solutions to our clients struggling with scalp problems. The symptoms disappear, and the hair rejuvenates. We achieve impressive results, such as stopping hair loss, eliminating thinning hair, contributing to a fuller hair, and maintaining healthy hair strands. Issues like greasiness, dandruff, and baldness cease, and new hair strands appear instead. The treatment provides solutions to these and many other problems. Feel free to contact me with confidence."

"I first encountered the problem of hair loss in 2000, after the birth of my child, which led me to the field of trichology. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of trichology, I started from the basics and completed hairdressing school. Following this, I wanted to delve deeper into the science of trichology, leveraging my twenty years of healthcare experience. I enjoy working with Oxygeni Hair products and providing oxygen therapy treatments to my clients because it allows me to offer personalized, truly effective solutions for eliminating scalp problems."