After COVID-19 the hair fell out, the doctor showed how to help the hair “come back” – Life Health

Skin problems as well as hair loss are heavily complained by post-COVID-19 patients.

In October 2021, I was infected with COVID-19, 1 week later, I recovered. However, since then I have had menstrual disorders, hair loss a lot, sometimes even a handful, acne on my face despite a full diet. Ask your doctor for advice. (Hanh Hoang, Nghe An)

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Answer:

Skin problems as well as hair loss are heavily complained by post-COVID-19 patients.

Actually, the hair loss we still see in a person after an illness, fever or stress and it is a normal phenomenon. Most people with COVID-19 have fever, stress, hair loss or menstrual disorders can all occur in the post-COVID-19 period.

However, not everyone experiences this situation and if it happens, it can be improved.

The first thing is hair loss, the first thing to do is to calm down because the more stress, the more hair loss will be stimulated. Next, pay more attention in daily activities such as not tying your hair too tightly, not bending, dyeing, drying, using low-chemical shampoos.

Food needs to be full of nutrients and healthy. Supplement with vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins, zinc, folic acid… drink plenty of water. If you do these things well, at least 6 months later, your hair will gradually decrease and improve markedly.

In case if the hair falls out in patches, irritation of the scalp, after 6 months of following the above advice and still no progress, then you should see a doctor.

As for the skin, to limit and progress to the end of acne, you need to avoid foods that are likely to or have caused allergies. Avoid shower gels that cause allergies or dry skin. If you still have skin problems, you can take antihistamines.

Finally, menstrual disorders, if the stress is relieved, over time it will soon return to normal. In addition to proper nutrition, you should maintain sports activities to keep your body healthy.

Dr. LE THI THU HUONG, Head of Internal Medicine, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Gia Dinh People’s Hospital