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Fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell. These are the most commonly identified symptoms ofCOVID-19 [Feminine. However, in the past year, researchers identified a series of other manifestations of the highly transmissible virus, some of them being quite unusual. One of the most surprising? Some people - including Alyssa Milano actress - experience hair loss - month after their initial infection. Read on and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.

"Alopecia is a symptom of late Covid-19" appearance "

"Alopecia is a late Covid-19" symptom, explained a November study published in the medical newspaperInfectious diseases at the open forum. "The cause of alopecia is unknown; however, androgen alopecia and telogen effluvium are possible causes."

Their research involved 58 patients who had been admitted to the Center for the Control and Prevention of the Disease. Of them, 14 (24.1%) reported an alopecia, five were women and nine men were men. On average, hair loss occurred 58.6 days after their first symptoms of COVID-19. Of the 14, symptoms are only resolved in five patients with an average period of 76.4 days.

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Hair loss can be the result of fever or stress

According toAmerican Academy of Dermatology AssociationThe hair loss is not a rare symptom of the disease - especially for those who have suffered a high fever or emotional stress. "Fever is a common symptom of Covid-19. A few months after having had a high fever or recovering from a disease, many people see a significant hair loss," they explain on their website. "Although many people think about it as hair loss, it's actually hair."

This type of hair loss has a medical name, Telogen effluvium. "This happens when more hairs than normal enter the (telelogen) bypass cycle of the hair growth at the same time. A fever or illness may force more hair in the phase of depollution. "They explain.

And, confirming the above research, it usually happens "two to three months after having fever or illness," they explain. "The hair handles can go out when you get up or brushing the hair. This hair loss can last from six to nine months before stopping. Most people are seen while their hair starts to look again and to stop losing the loss. "

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Possibly, "hair loss" should resolve

Fortunately, this symptom is generally resolved without medical intervention. "When the cause of your hair loss is due to a fever, illness or stress, the hair tends to return to normal alone. Just give it time," they say. "As your hair grows, you will notice short hairs that are all of the same length by your line of hair. Most people see that their hair find their normal fullness in six to nine months."

For Milano, the symptom lasted longer because it has post-Covid syndrome, a series of symptoms that last after the virus leaves your body. "I think every time you do not see an end in sight, it's terrifying," she told Mr. Oz. "It's hard, especially when you're an actor and so your identity is wrapped in these things like having long silky hair and clean skin," she said. "With that too, I have the brain fog."

How to survive this pandemic

As for yourself, followDr. Anthony FauciThe fundamentals of the finish and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live itfacial mask, the social distance, avoiding big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hygiene of the hand, vaccinate yourself when it is Available for you and protect your life and life of your life. others, do not visit any of these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.