<scp>COVID</scp>‐19 vaccination and alopecia areata: a case report and literature review
Zakiye Ganjei, Mohammad Yazdan Panah, Rahem Rahmati, Fatemeh Zarimeidani, Azam Mosavi
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major concern worldwide and various vaccines have been developed and approved for it, however some immune-related issues of COVID-19 vaccines should be considered and individualized for patients. In this study we report two cases of rapidly progressive hair loss following COVID-19 vaccination.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Alopecia areataVaccination2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)DermatologyCoronavirusImmunologyVirologyIntensive care medicineDiseaseInternal medicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Hair Growth and DisordersDermatological and COVID-19 studiesAutoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases