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COVID-19-associated alopecia
Introduction
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Synonyms and keywords: COVID-19-associated exanthematous rash; COVID-19-associated livedo reticularis; COVID-19-associated livedoid lesions; COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children; COVID-19-associated retiform purpura; COVID-19-associated urticaria; COVID-19-associated vasculitis; COVID-19-associated vesicular eruptions
Overview
Overview
- COVID-19 has been associated with alopecia. The pathophysiology mechanism is unknown.[1]
Alopecia
Alopecia
Mechanism
Complications
References
References
- ↑ Surkova E, Nikolayevskyy V, Drobniewski F (2020). “False-positive COVID-19 results: hidden problems and costs”. Lancet Respir Med. 8 (12): 1167–1168. doi:10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30453-7. PMC 7524437 Check
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