Long Covid and Hair loss

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This episode is on Hair loss in Long Covid. I talk about the symptoms, causes, the various diagnoses and how to manage Long Covid hair loss.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

References:
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Asghar F, Shamim N, Farooque U, Sheikh H, Aqeel R. Telogen efflu- vium: a review of the literature. Cureus. 2020;12(5):e8320.

Stoehr JR, Choi JN, Colavincenzo M, Vanderweil S. Off-label use of topical minoxidil in alopecia: a review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2019;20(2): 237-250.