patchy hair loss pointed out dermatologist Occurs after vaccination “Covid-19”

Dr. Manat Phothaphon, Deputy Director-General of the Medical Department, revealed that patchy hair loss is a common disease 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 a large number There may be hair loss all over the head. Or the hair on the body is completely lost. Usually this disease occurs without a clear cause.

From academic data, it is believed that The body’s self-immunity combined with the loss of immune system regulation. 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 affect the formation of abnormal hair And my life cycle shifts from growing to falling faster.

for “patchy hair loss” after vaccination against COVID-19 This can happen because the vaccine has a process that mimics the body’s immunization. which will stimulate self-immunity causing an inflammatory reaction at the hair glands and has the effect of causing hair loss in patches

Ms. Mingkwan Wichaidit, director of the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, said that patchy hair loss after vaccination may occur. But more studies are needed on the incidence after vaccination. Currently, there is a study of patients with recurrent alopecia after vaccination. And there is a possibility that a new patchy alopecia can occur. or patients with pre-existing patchy hair loss and will have more symptoms after vaccination It is similar to patients with hair loss after being infected with coronavirus. But there haven’t been enough studies of patients with this condition to draw any conclusions.

It has also been found that patchy alopecia can occur after other vaccinations, such as the shingles vaccine, the hepatitis B vaccine, and the JE encephalitis vaccine. including other factors That may be associated with the development of alopecia areata, such as genetic factors, stress, illness, allergies, thyroid disease, lupus, iron deficiency anemia. and vitamin D deficiency

However, it is further advised that People with only a few patches of hair loss Hair loss may go away on its own. or can be treated with a specialized doctor with steroid medication or injecting steroids on the head and applying minoxidil 2-5% 2 times a day to stimulate the hair 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 have hair loss on the body You should consult a medical professional.