Hair loss: symptoms of a viral infection that has been overcome

What does hair loss have to do with a typical flu-like infection?

A viral infection places a heavy burden on the body, which can lead to the development of telogen effluvium. This is particularly common after febrile flu-like infections and coronavirus infections. Even corona vaccinations can trigger this symptom.

What happens in the body?

When the body fights an infection, a protective mechanism is triggered: certain immune cells are activated to fight pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. The entire immune system is engaged here, all available energy is concentrated on the defense against pathogens and the healing process.

Why does hair loss only appear after the infection has been overcome?

In the course of the defense against infection, the hair can be disconnected from the blood supply and switch from the growth phase to the loss phase (telogen phase). This is known as telogen effluvium, in which more hair than usual enters this state. However, they remain in their increasingly loosening anchorage for up to six months. Hair loss therefore typically only becomes apparent a few weeks to three months after infection and lasts for six to nine months**, although this can vary greatly from person to person.

New hair growth after the end of exposure

The good news is that the hair follicles are usually preserved so that the hair grows back.

However, the hair may appear thinner for a longer period of time. This is due to the slow growth of only about one centimeter per month.

What can be done about hair loss caused by infections?

Basically, measures that support the hair in its natural growth help. Substances that nourish the hair root in particular can accelerate regeneration. The use of Thymuskin shampoo and serum, for example, has proven effective.

In a study*, the effectiveness of Thymuskin (serum and shampoo) was examined in 184 women and 57 men with chronic telogen effluvium over a period of 6 months. A reduction in hair loss was observed in 99% of cases.

^* Barbareschi M. et al.

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The biological activity of thymuskin is particularly evident in the activation of hair cells (keratinocytes), which have a decisive influence on hair growth. Hair formation is stimulated.

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