Dermatologists answer: Hair loss after covid vaccination Could it happen? Specify. Other vaccines could also happen. But still have to wait for the results of the study. with advice on how to treat
On November 23, 2021, Dr. Manus Phothaphon, Deputy Director-General, Department of Medical Services Referring to the case of a young student in Phuket Province, I joined after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine that patchy hair loss is common in all ages. Patients will have patches of hair loss on the head, which may be accompanied by hair loss in other areas, such as eyebrows, mustaches, sideburns or body hair. In most cases, there may be hair loss all over the head or the hair on the body is completely lost. There is no definite cause for this disease.
Dr. Manus further said that from academic information, it is believed that it may be caused by the immune system of the body together with the loss of immune control. And there may be genetic factors involved. Or the body is stimulated by certain factors such as stress from physical and mental illnesses. causing the production of white blood cells and neurotransmitters in the hair glands Affects abnormal hair formation and my life cycle changes from growth phase to hair loss faster.
Dermatologists answer: Hair loss after covid vaccination can happen or not
“As for patchy hair loss after vaccination against COVID-19, it can occur. Because vaccines mimic the body’s immunization process. which will stimulate self-immunity This causes an inflammatory reaction in the hair glands and results in patchy hair loss,” said Dr. Manas.
Ms. Mingkwan Wichaidit, director of the Institute of Dermatology, said patchy hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccination could occur. But more studies are needed on the incidence after vaccination. At present, there are studies of patients with recurrent alopecia after vaccination against COVID-19 and there is a possibility of re-emergence of patchy alopecia or patchy alopecia patients who already and will have more symptoms after vaccination read news : I lost all my head! Students sad after 2 injections, allergic to vaccines – Pumpuang disease, pleads for responsibility
Ms. Mingkwan added that it will be similar to patients with hair loss after being infected with COVID-19, but there have not been enough studies of patients with such symptoms to draw conclusions. that patchy alopecia may also occur after other vaccinations such as shingles vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine and the JE encephalitis vaccine. Other factors that may be associated with the development of alopecia areata include genetic factors, stress, illness, allergies, thyroid disease, lupus, iron deficiency anemia. and vitamin D deficiency
“Those with only a few patches of hair loss Hair loss may go away on its own or it can be treated with a surgeon by applying steroid medication or steroid injections to the head along with a 2-5% minoxidil application 2 times a day. times to encourage me to grow again As for the intake of iron and vitamins such as zinc, biotin, and vitamin D, there is no clear scientific information on whether they help treat it. However, if the hair loss does not improve Hair loss all over the head or hair loss on the body You should consult a specialized doctor,” said Ms. Mingkwan.
