Hair growth post-Covid has been a challenge for many as Covid-19 affected people in various ways. A few of its side effects include Hair loss as well. On average a person tends to lose around 100 to 150 hairs daily but these numbers could increase if one has or had been affected by SARs- CoV-2. This happens due to an increase in anxiety and stress levels.

According to research around 20% of the patients that contacted Covid 19 experienced hair loss about 3 to 6 months after contracting the virus. One of the reasons for slow growth in hair after covid was due to elevated levels of Telogen effluvium. This usually occurs 2-6 months after contracting the virus.

The Stages of Hair regrowth: 

Anagen: The growth phase of the follicles

 Catagen: The phase where the follicles stop growing

Telogen: The stage where the follicle is at rest for around 2-3 months until it falls out. After these stages growth occurs after 3-6 months.

Measures taken to promote Hair regrowth post-Covid:

Experiencing stressful events such as covid 19, some preventative measures can be taken such as improving diet, nutrition, and managing stress.

·        Nutrition

Consuming optimal nutrition post corona can alleviate the consequences of its loss associated with covid 19. Anosmia/Ageusia are symptoms that have been frequently reported during SARS CoV-2 that result in reduced diet and nutritional deficiencies that can provoke loss of hair post covid

·        Hair growth supplements

Supplements have always played a vital role in improving people’s diet and nutrition and have estimated sales that exceed over 100 billion dollars. Many supplements have shown positive results for hair regrowth post covid and have gained popularity over time. Macro nutritional supplementation has proved to be vital in alleviating the severity of loss post Covid-19 and had supported its regrowth.

Ø Multivitamins

o   Vitamin D

A study has shown a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and low levels of Telogen effluvium and how it has affected hair regrowth post covid. Vitamin D receptors are present in hair follicle cells and can modulate keratinocyte proliferation and can help in regrowth as vitamin D improves the immune system.

o   Vitamin E

Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and uses these properties to reduce oxidative stress on the scalp. Supplements such as Tocopherols and Tocotrienols contain vitamin E in them and promote regrowth, it also increases blood flow to the scalp and hence highly contributes to the follicle’s regeneration and size.

o   Iron

Iron deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in the world, which around 20-25% of the average population faces, and it highly contributes to Telogen effluvium. To check how much iron, one’s body stores we check the serum ferritin levels. The levels however vary from person to person and may increase in patients with liver problems, inflammation or diseases.

o   Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays an important role in the absorption of iron due to its chelating effect hence improving intestinal absorption. Thus, vitamin C absorption is important in patients with iron deficiency, gluconolactone oxidase is an enzyme that humans are naturally deficient in it which is important for vitamin C synthesis hence vitamin C should be consumed through a diet such eating citrus fruits, green pepper, and tomatoes as they contain a high concentration of vitamin C.

o   Zinc

Zinc has played a vital role in reducing hair loss, especially in Telogen effluvium, Zinc is important for an individual as it promotes hair follicle recovery. A significant increase in hair thickness in females has also been shown. Zinc is also known for boosting the immune system by increasing the follicle’s growth.

o   Platelet-rich plasma

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has contributed a lot to their regrowth because of its regenerative properties. High amounts of autologous growth factors are found in PRP which promotes growth factors as it increases blood circulation in different parts of the body and heals the affected areas. It activates the follicle’s stem cells and helps in their regeneration. By injecting it into damaged parts of the scalp the recovery process can be boosted.

·       Stress management

Stress management is vital for an individual as it can cause many physical and emotional symptoms. Though managing stress can be difficult there are multiple steps one could take to handle it such as exercise, practicing mindfulness, and having proper sleep of 8-10 hours.

·       Ensuring Hair Regrowth

Taking care of your hair is essential as proper care can help in reducing the amount of hair one loses. A few of the ways to do this is by avoiding products and excessive heat. Having hairstyles that pull away the hair or keeping it too long.

While it may seem hard at the start and the results may vary from person to person, patience is the key. It is important to maintain a healthy and nutritious diet as it is the only thing that promotes and helps its regeneration in a shorter period with positive results. If one can make sure to do that, getting them back is no problem at all.

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