Alopecia, Covid19, SARS-CoV Infection, Telogen Effluvium
Conditions
Keywords
Telogen Effluvium, Covid-19, Alopecia
Brief summary
This study inquires about the development of Telogen effluvium following the SARS-CoV-2 infection
Detailed description
Telogen effluvium (TE) is one of the most common causes of non-scarring alopecia. During the COVİD-19 pandemic, there is an increased number of Telogen effluvium patients.This study inquires about the development of Telogen effluvium following the SARS-CoV-2 infection and correlation between the severity of covid-19 and TE.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTBlood Tests
Evaluation of blood ferritin, hemoglobine, serum iron and serum iron binding capacity
Sponsors
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Sars-CoV-2 infection in the past year
Exclusion criteria
* Other common causes of Telogen effluvium ( such as anemia, iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hair shedding | 3 months | Physical examination of hair and scalp, trichoscopy, hair pull test |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactUmut Mert YILDIRIM, Dr.
Backup ContactHasan AKSOY, Dr.
Outcome results
None listed