I had covid in August. I have naturally curly shoulder length hair. It is falling out in long pieces whenever I wash it. It is so thin now. Devastating. This disease is like some kind of bio weapon to do this to people. I’m so sorry for everyone going through this.
I lost half of my hair after covid, but after 6 months I’ve got it back. I was taking vitamins D3 Zinc and Magnesium it helped me a lot! Stay blessed everyone 🙌.
My own hair growth journey of success, I adhered to this daily regimen: Take early morning sunshine daily for essential vitamin D. Consume vegetables of various colours. Applying paraben-free and fragrance free shampoo and gently massaging twice a week with hair oil from litttleextra's cooconion. Imp. to keep in mind that hair growth is influenced by general health as well as circulation and nutrition.
It's happening to me, too. Started losing hair about 2 months after recovering from a serious case of covid. I went to a wig store today. The owner told me that HALF of her customers are post COVID recoverees. Wow. Hang in there everyone. We will get through this.
Before I had covid, my hair was extremely thick and full, to the point that my hair-stylist brother of nearly 11 years, claims I still have the thickest hair of anyone he has ever met. About a month after recovery, I started losing LARGE clumps of hair... and now I’m starting to see through to my scalp. I’ve been crying a lot. I’ve stopped all heat on my hair, I went cold-Turkey with coloring my hair.... and I even avoid washing it at times because of the sheer amount of hair that falls out. Since around Oct. 1- this has been my new normal. Brush and loosely braid my hair, cry, and hide my bald spots the best that I can. I don’t have the money to go to the doctor, so thank you for making this video. Now- to watch it. 👀 Edit: I love how supportive this comment section is- we are going to get through this together 🥺 Second Edit: Y’all right when my hair fall started to lessen, I got Covid again. Take care of yourself and your families, everyone.
I also had SUPER thick hair, long and auburn before Covid-I had it in August. I started losing it about 2 weeks after I was sick. I had a scalp biopsy about 2 years ago that showed I had hormonal hair loss and started Rogaine. I went to my GP in October and he did blood work and I had an ANA, which is systemic inflammation, they suspect it is due to Covid. I am using the Rogaine still and got some apple cider vinegar shampoo and wash it 2x a week. Do not brush it until it is completely dry and hold it at the mid-section when you brush it. I also take a good hair, skin, and nail vitamin-maybe prenatal. A good friend of mine told me to rub castor oil on my scalp also. Use a wide tooth comb and not brushes...hang in there, it will stop and start to grow back. It is just hair and you survived.
This was my experience too - I have normally very thick hair but it started coming out in handfuls about a month after I recovered fully from Covid, which for me was almost exactly a year ago. I had nearly bald spots on the sides and back. My hair did start growing back about six months later, and my stylist says it feels really thick and full now (it's hard for me to judge!) Don't lose hope!
I suffered from the stress shed right before the pandemic and it did last for about 6 months. The best thing that helped after going to the dermatologist was taking 10,000 mg of biotin (nothing expensive). It did resolve after 6 months and I stopped styling it and just clipping it up or put it in bun while hiding my scalp as best as I could. You can’t really do anything about TE hair loss but simply not stress and let it ride out. My hair length grew during this time also. When your hair gets stringy at the ends from the hair loss, a blunt cut will help the fullness look while you ride it out. Best of luck to everyone with this and don’t stress. Stressing makes it worse. Just know that you will overcome this with time.
I’m going through this right now. I feel like crying. However, knowing that it’ll grow back is encouraging. I lost all my hair during chemo but knowing it will grow back is very soothing. Thank you. I don’t sleep well at all, so I will work on that. Thanks everyone! ♥️♥️♥️
@@Denny-up3pi My ponytail is only about 2/3 as thick as it was before Covid. I think it has slowed down. However, last night I dreamed even more hair loss. Huge clumps in my hand. Soooo, evidently nightmares are part of this “pandemic.”
@@dianejoneswolford3289 my ponytail is only 30%thick as it was before but im keepi g it and rest of the hair slowly growing until they reach the ponytail it is a slow process
Wow I don't feel so alone after reading the comments! I had covid in September and noticed hair shedding mid November. We'll get through this guys with styling hair differently, hats and caring for our hair. My heart goes out to everyone struggling with this. *Update* Wanted to do an update incase it helps anyone else. Ive noticed that my hair has slowed down in the amount of shedding throughout the day which I'm glad about. I've started taking biotin too. I've stopped using dry shampoo. I haven't drastically changed my hair routine but have been wrapping my hair in a soft t-shirt which is more gentle. Been trying to be patient and am planning on cutting my hair a few inches so it is all the same length. I'm hoping that will help with the appearance of it.
I had suffered from Covid in September as well and my hair shedding started in mid November.. Its getting depressing to see my hair everywhere, falling out like never before ☹️☹️ I feel helpless as I dont know what to do
I also had it in September and had no hair loss up until a few weeks ago and I have noticed and INCREASED amount of hair loss and it has been scary and also making me feel more anxious. I'm praying it stops and grows back thicker it looks so lifeless 🥺
I had covid in August,it was no picnic, I noticed my hair loss a couple months later, I didn't know what was causing it so I bought biotin and collagen , I got scared the way it came out like someone that had chemo, it is slowing down but I can see my scalp and some short little stubbles, I sure hope it all grows back in
I'm not alone! My family thought I was crazy but I told them I am losing a crazy amount of hair and I think its because I had covid at the end of August. Come early November, I started losing hair by the handfuls... taking a shower made me cry! I hope this stops soon because I am starting to see my scalp.
THANK YOU for this video. I LOVE YOU. I had Covid at the beginning of November/end of October, can't remember for sure. I just started losing my hair! I was in the shower last week and a chunk came out. I was just standing in the shower holding that clump of hair and said out loud, "Welp, that just happened." I went to my hair dresser today to cut off about 8-10". It is now up to my shoulders, and I actually am enjoying this length. She is the one who mentioned those who had Covid are experiencing the hair loss quite a lot, so I decided to do more research and came across your video first. I do have baby hairs so IT DOES GROW BACK LADIES. How long I'll experience this hair loss is TBT. I'll update this comment once things settle and get back to normal. I just wanted to say this to all the girls (and guys) who are having a time with this. My GOSH is it helping me to do a healthy lifestyle change. I'm starting to live with intent when it comes to my health. Stress and Anxiety are my middle name. I'm started to workout, eat better, and do my best to sleep better! Drink more water and less coffee (this almost makes me wanna cry more than losing my hair) HAHA. That's a joke...I know I'm not funny. It is wonderful to have a camaraderie with others when it comes to encountering this issue with our hair. It does grow back and your identity is not your hair. It's going to be an interesting time but I'm excited because good things will come out of this -even if at times losing the hair does make us emotional, it's cool to feel that way, but just don't STAY that way. We got this! In closing, I just wanted to try and bring a little more positivity to this experience that we are all going through and end it with......this too shall pass and it WILL get better. :)
OMG, i had just cried and almost became hopeless when i counted how much hair loss i have, and now i see this video, it makes me become hopeful. I hope my hair will come back as you said. Thank you so much for your advices, your detailed information!! I'm so grateful that this video was uploaded at a right time for me!!
Yep! I had Covid last November. Four weeks of uncontrollable fever. Then in February my hip-length hair started falling out in handfuls. I lost probably 70% of my hair like you described. I had to cut it short like a pixie, and wear hats for months. My PCP diagnosed TE, and told me it would grow back in about six months. And it did start growing back in that amount of time. So sad about the hair loss, but so grateful that was the worst long-term effect I suffered. Thank you for addressing the emotional component. I felt like I lost a lot of my persona and identity when my hair fell out. And then I felt guilty about putting that much emphasis on my hair.
There's no shame in feeling upset about hair loss. Hair is a huge component of our personal style and how we express ourselves. I would have felt the same way as you did. I'm glad you're recovered from covid and that your hair grew back
I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer late 2020. Had 6 months of chemo. Three months later I got covid. My hair is growing back from the chemo but my hair isn’t the same!!! My poor body 😭
You are a warrior rockstar! You keep on doing what you are doing. You have that inner strength that you thought you would never have. I admire your courage. (Fellow survivor). Keep on kicking major butt!😘💞💪
Thank you for encouraging us to not let a doctor brush off our concerns. I've had chronic stress most of my adulthood but it's been way worse since the pandemic started. I've noticed my hair thinning and I'm losing my curl pattern. As you said it's very disturbing and stressful.
Had Covid in the beginning of Feb this year and about a month ago I noticed a lot of diffused hair loss. It's very difficult not ro stress when you see you hair falling out in clumps and everywhere around the house 😭 I didn't have a lot of hair to begin with so to lose that much hair is devastating to me. I completely changed my diet and now only eating once a day avoiding junk and anything processed. Air drying my hair, vitamins, and a lot of praying for myself and anyone going through the same thing.
I had delta covid in November and starting the beginning of the year I had massive hair fall. That was distressing enough but my scalp is sometimes sore and my hair gets extra tangled when I wash it. I’ll be cutting my hair really short to reduce the psychological stress of seeing long clumps of hair everywhere I look and to also alleviate the tangling which has become stressful to deal with as well. I wish everyone here peace and blessings as your hair returns to its normal growth cycle.
Oh wow, the same with mine. When I use shampoo it feels super dry and gets tangled even though I brush before the shower to help with shedding. That's when the clumps come out the most is when I'm washing it. The texture feels gross, I have also noticed my scalp being really sore some days on one side of my head. My hair has thinned so much and at this rate I feel like I may go bald. I also had the antibodies like 4 days into covid, the week of Thanksgiving. High fever, hurt to even be awake but I was hurting so bad sleep was so hard to come by.I took alot of Ibuprofen and tylenol for the horrid headache I kept for the first few days! I'm Going to the dermatologist next week. I hope we all have success with our hair growing back. Prayers and love for all.
You have described EXACTLY what is happening to me!!! In addition to the hair falling out, I have a sore scalp and hair tangling after I wash my hair also!
I was a divorced mom who raised 2 medically challenging kids. A number of times I've had to change doctors because they were either not listening or they blew off symptoms as being no big deal. They were all very good doctors from a clinical perspective, just not right for us. In one case, 3 years were lost in getting to the underlying problem unnecessarily. We eventually got to PCPs and specialists who worked with us, even engaging the kids in their own treatment. As a result my children are now healthy and happy adults. Not every doctor is right for every patient. Thank you for the reminder to look elsewhere if you aren't being heard. Partnering with your physician is so important in treatment, especially in these times. ♥️
Literally lost like 3/4 of my hair about 3 months after I had COVID. I am still in the regrowth phase. It has been awful. So happy that you made a video on this explaining what is going on.
It was 2 months AFTER covid i starting noticing unusual hair loss. I knew right away without looking at a video it was post covid issue so I did a search then found many vids on it being a real issue. I heard multiple times it will grow back, as is said here. Very thick hair, much thinner now. Grateful for my life, will focus on my blessings, and in time it'll grow in fully. In the emantume, I can be supportive and sensitive to others by sharing my experience and bring comfort to others. When one lady's house burnt down, she said she had a better view of the sun. Get creative- wear hats more-cute ones:), count your many blessings, make a gratitude list, find a new hobby to take your mind elsewhere. Be happy that you are you, hair or not!:) you are loved. Your hair can grow back while you're making your heart fuller🤗.
Thank you Dr Dray, I’ve been telling people about my hair loss for a month now and no one believes me. It’s been awful, not only the loss/shedding but constant Knotting and brittleness. It feels like I’m post chemo or radiation poisoning, not viral. It’s terrible.
I am sorry this is happening to me now. I purchased some emf beanies and blankets. I hope that helps me to stop the shedding. I am testing it out to see what the cause is, because this is abnormal for me.
I am a PA in family med. This was and extremely helpful video. I have caught many patients with TE. Many patients are very thankful when we diagnosis this because it decreases their stress. The distress these poor patients have gone through and to have this is terrible. This video will help a lot of them. So thank you!
This explanation was 100% my experience post covid. The shedding all over, the three months offset, the sensitive scalp... All of it. But the good thing is, it's slowing down
My scalp, and the skin between my shoulder blades felt on fire, during my covid 6 weeks ago..It hurt so much just to gently touch my hair!!.Yesterday I noticed my hair is shedding a lot...my hair journey is just beginning...So glad yours is slowing down!
I’m a physician assistant who worked in dermatology, I would share her videos to my patients but also share information I learned from Dr Dray. She really is the best from someone whose worked in this area.
@@amberj3941 she has helped me with scalp psoriasis, cystic acne, blackheads, proper usage of sunscreen, hair loss and change my entire skincare routine. So thankful for her videos
Thank you! After COVID I lost 50% or more of my hair! Im just going to love on myself and keep the faith my body will recover! Sending healing love vibes to all of us!!
Wow I was so hoping you’d touch on this topic I had COVID April this year. Two months after I had immense hair loss my hair was all over my floors, drain and brush. This lasted for me about 1-2 months of losing hair and finally it did stop and now my hair is growing back to where it was Thanks so much for this video.
@@yolandacorral3577 im still experiencing hair loss from my pfizer vaccin two months ago but im taking zinc, magnesium (the name of the medicine is silidyn ortho silicium) and vitamine d3 and i’ve noticed alot of hairs growing back
Had Covid in December . February it started to fall out at first I was very upset but I realized I couldn’t do anything about so I got a pixie cut. At first I was embarrassed I wore head wraps but I got use to it. Don’t worry it will grow back. A person is beautiful inside and out God bless 🌸
I had NO idea about this, and I've been dealing with this for months!! It's so scary, like I'm 37...losing little "Barbie sized wigs" in the drain...😭🤣 Thanks for making this video Dr. Drey!! Glad I'm not alone. 😌
I did go to a Dermatologist and he did act like I was wasting his time. I am trying another one like you suggested. I worry about losing my hair constantly which is not helping the situation. This video was very helpful.
I had covid when I gave birth, so I had a double whammy of post-partum hair loss and covid related hair loss. It's now been just over a year since my hair first started falling out. It's still thin, especially around the hairline. It snaps easily and brushing can feel a bit painful. My hair does look better, but I think considering how much I lost, it's going to be a few years before I can say it's back to where it was before pregnancy/covid (hopefully!). All I can say is, be gentle with your hair! No unnecessary brushing, pulling, washing... just let it be when you can. This has probably helped me the most.
Such solid information. I experienced massive post Covid hair loss of 3/4 of my hair a year ago. The shedding has ended and I have a lot of regrowth. The result is a lot of crazy looking shorter hairs that look as if the hair has broken off. I am counting on time, patience, and healthy practices resolving the issue.
In October 2021 I went through three traumatic events within 2 weeks. I lost my job, I got very ill, and my sweet dog passed away. I am now experiencing an alarming amount of hair shedding. In my distress and search for answers I found you. I am so thankful for you creating this video and answering a lot of my questions and easing my mind. I remember my mother experiencing the same thing during a stressful time in her life so I may have a genetic predisposition as well. Her hair came back as well. Thank you again!
I have been worrying about my hair loss and just started to look into what to do about it. This makes so much sense to me. I did have covid or at least some type of illness a few months ago. And am definitely feeling loads of stress. Thank you for addressing this issue!
Went through this as well & hair is back to normal. I got COVID February 2020 and was seriously ill for 4 months. Part of my recovery was mass shedding for 9 months. Prior to the loss I had wavy hair & every stylist would comment I had “a ton of hair”. After the mass shedding started I couldn’t even make a ponytail. Noticeably thin hair for 9 months. Then it started to grow back starting early 2021, but much curlier (love my new spiral curls). I had my first post COVID haircut in June 2021 & told her to cut all the yuck off. Ended up with a cut just above my shoulders with the new curls. Love to all experiencing this horrible side effect. Sharing my story to give details and hope from someone who made it through. I can honestly say my hair is better than before
Thank you so much Dr.Dray. I had Covid back in early August. I stopped breathing twice and was in the hospital a week. I have lost 80 percent of my hair. I had very thick hair. I was on blood thinners and steroids and home health. I haven't been sleeping at night either. This has been so helpful.
This happened to me too, when I was in the hospital; they gave me so many meds, that my liver, gallbladder and pancreas are still effected. Also most of my hair fell out. One good thing came of it, I had been coloring my hair and was getting really tired of it (I am 73 years old) and now I have my hair gray and I am also buying some fun wigs! One thing about the hair that’s coming in now, the texture is really different; before I had slightly wavy hair and now I have a fro!
So glad I saw this. I had the virus and was hospitalized for 2 weeks. I felt like I was dying. About 4-6wks after I was discharged my hair fell out like crazy! I was so 😳 scared. It’s still happening but has definitely slowed down. Thanks Dr Dray, this made me feel encouraged.
Thanks so much for this video Dr Dray. I have suffered hair loss for a year now, went to the dermatologist, did blood test, it's definitely due to the stress of the pandemic, disruption in sleep habits...I've tried everything and have now decided that I'm just going to accept it and focus try not to be affected by it so much and instead focus of my general wellbeing.
Ugh! Yep this is me. Had Covid in December and started shedding late feb and now much more. I even lost curl definition. I had spent some much time in taking care of my hair so this has been devastating!! But I am hopeful that with time my hair will all grow out again. Keep taking care of your hair… cut a few inches if you have too. Take your vitamins .. and just remember.. we loosing our hair.. but thank GOD we still alive!
I'm a respiratory therapist that has been mainly in the covid ICU for the last 2 years. I see hair fall out in CLUMPS in the pts. It's so crazy, even their body hair. But you're so right about the stress...my hair had absolutely lost thickness due to so much stress... Let alone I've lost so much weight from stress and 20,000 steps a day at work. It's getting so old. Thanks for all you do.
Listen up! I have lost like half of my hair 3 times in my life due to getting a high fever during an illness and not eating right while it was happening. Each time went to a different Derm and got same answer. Your body stopped allocating resources to growing your hair in order to fight the fever so about a month later it starts falling out and falls out for a month. And eventually it grew back. I suspect all the people who lost hair have this same issue I have with fevers.
This is not from not eating right. It's called a bio weapon from CHINA and hundreds of thousands of people are suffering from it because that's what China wants.
Wow! This is so timely! I’ve been freaking out about how much hair I’ve been losing recently. Got sick the beginning of September. Just noticed my hair coming out more and more over the past month or two. 😬😬😬
How is it now in January? I had c in September too but notice increased shedding in November. My showers are getting much better but still have a decent amount on the brush.
I never let the pandemic stress me out. I caught it this September really bad. 3 months to the day my hair has been coming out in ridiculous amounts. I’ve always had beautiful thick hair. It’s very depressing. I just want someone to say it’ll grow back
@@prettyrachel1027 100% your hair will come back. Your body is resilient and it knows what to do. Just feed it all the good stuff and will know what to do
Trichotilamania is something I’ve been dealing with since I was 15. Healing from divorce helped. Dating middle age was stressful so overall hair loss happened and “picking” or rooting around caused my hair to break off in small patches. I know it’s all psychological for me. I had a nightmare last night that large patches fell out. Horrible. 😲 So much has happened since 2020… lost so much and couldn’t get medical insurance (long story), a horse crushed my foot, been on crutches for over a year, and much more. I had everything going for me and 2020 was gonna be my year of success. It’s all good tho. I’ve got a wonderful man in my life (5 years now), my daughter helps me run our business, do my laundry and grocery shopping, etc. and she started her own business as well. I’m starting (self) physical therapy & plan on walking on TWO feet this year!
I had covid in october and my hairloss began at the end of december. I literally lost 60-70% of my hair. A few weeks later i began to take barley grass powder capsules every day and after one week my hair loss stopped. You could literally see my scalp. I cut my hair to my chin so i could gain a little bit of volume and it worked. Im taking the capsules for over two months and my hair is growing so fast. You can not see any baldness anymore. I hope i can help somebody with these information. Sorry for my english, it is not my native language.
I’m experiencing a lot of hair loss through hair thinning since I had covid early December 2021. This is very distressing for me because I’ve always had thick hair, even at 74 years old. Thank you, Doctor, for all of this information. This is most helpful. Four months to go!! Hopefully, sooner, to see hair growth. God bless you.
Omg I just went through this last summer and was freaking out! Had no idea it could have possibly been from Covid. My hair is back to normal now thank God!
One thing not mentioned that got me to look at this: a key factor in COVID is low oxygen levels...I got it last week of Aug, and it was a 6 week journey of illness/recovery. My breathing was unbelievably shallow and I wasn't getting better until a friend pointed out to me that that was the issue and so I forced myself to do deep breathing and started to see a turn around. I did not want to go to the hospital. Then major hair loss the past few months, I had super thick/healthy hair all my life and I also as others here have been avoiding washing my hair and have also clogged the drains with massive hair loss. So I found out that the low oxygen levels result in killing off the hair follicles and plays a key role in triggering this. Low oxygen entails low blood flow, so massage that scalp to stimulate blood flow as well.
I had covid in august and I’am currently going through this…started at the beginning of November…I cry everyday seeing how much hair I’ve lost…good to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Interesting, I too had it in July/August along with several other people I know and they all have experienced this hair loss, which is th first time I recall hearing about this aftereffect.
Lisa Cole I had COVID in August too, and going thru it now with hair loss. Try not to stress, and take vitamin C, magnesium, pumpkin seed oil, drink plenty of water with silica, and keep scalp clean it will grow back just thank the most high we are still alive.
First time I had COVID my hair came out bad, my hair is so thin. It finally slowed down. Got COVID again, and now it’s falling out all over again, I won’t have any hair left! I just want to cry.
This was so helpful and reassuring. I've read a bit around it but to hear it from you, explained clearly is great. I also appreciate how you've taken into account the emotional effects of hair loss, as while you wait for it to calm down and get back to normal, the impact is still big.
I prayed to God to please, please give me insight into what is going on with hair loss & what to do about it. I next came on youtube & this video was right at the top. I am thankful to hear of such conditions that can be temporary & keeping faith it is true.
Thank you so much for this! I had covid 4 months ago. I started noticing hair loss about a month ago. My scalp became irritated and I was losing more hair. I was freaking out and my gf just sent me this. So glad I'm not alone.
For me it sucks, I got covid delta in late July. My hair thinned greatly but as of now I had tons of baby hairs spring up of regrowth. And I know my shedding isn't completely over so I shaved my head slick bald until it's over. Lol I'm a woman and I'm looking into wigs but right now I'm rocking the bald look and my husband said I'm still beautiful so I'm good.
@Dermot Fitzpatrick okay I definitely will! I just needed some health insurance, I finally got some. Hey btw my last name is also Fitzpatrick. But I married into that last name.
Wow, That was A Brave move. I have considered doing the same thing but I would first have to find some good wigs. I don't look good in bald or short hair.... I had the delta variant in October. my thick hair is probably 3/4 gone now. I am so happy to read that you have baby hairs already coming in.... We all have hope!
I experienced this after Covid. My hair dresser even noticed it. She said her mom went thru the same thing. Also, I am a 3rd shift worker and have poor sleep hygiene. It has been growing back.....thank goodness. I have been wondering about this topic. Thank you!!
I'm so grateful to this doctor and for all of you out there commenting. I had covid for a month and about two months later started losing my hair. It's been going on for almost a month now and it's not looking good. I cry a lot and worry whether it will stop before I become bald.. It is comforting to hear your stories and to know that I am not alone and my distress is normal. I now have hope that my hair will recover even though the months ahead may be awful. I've never worn a wig but guess it may become necessary.😔 Thank you all and may we have strength to get through this..This too shall pass
I’m 60 years old and just grew my hair back out after cutting it super short two years ago so I could grow in my new natural gray color…. which I receive a lot of compliments on… and now… sigh… losing quite a bit of it… wondering if I might need to cut it super short again. I need to look at the positive side… if hair loss is my only long lasting symptom… I have a lot to be grateful for. You are not alone. And, I’m learning what this is and that I’m not alone! We got this!!! ☺️👍❤️
God bless you for posting this video! I had a severe case of covid from mid September through mid-october and started losing my hair after Thanksgiving. It started when I shampooed and large handfuls were coming out! Yes it was very disheartening and depressing but after watching your informative video I feel my spirits have been lifted and My Hope restored that this too shall pass. I have shared this with another friend who recently contracted covid (even after being vaccinated). I look forward to watching your other videos regarding hair regrowth. Again God bless you and thank you so much ❤️
THIS!!!! Explains so much! I suffer from life crippling anxiety and I got COVID a few months ago and have been visiting my doctor more than usual due to sensitive scalp and weird sensation. I keep thinking I have some sort of cancer or tumor. (don’t we all?) And I really can’t believe you mentioned this. Thank you!!!!
Thank You so much for both the advise on hair loss as well as sleep hygiene. Also thanks for being a constant advocate on the dire psychological effects of hair loss. It often feels like only those suffering 😓know this to be true. 🙏🥰.
I am so glad I stumbled across this video. It gives me answers and hope. I got out of the shower and bawled my eyes out as clumps of hair fell from my already fine hair. I had CoVid in October and I’ve been going through hair loss and major digestive issues. It’s so stressful and upsetting. Thank you for clarifying what’s going on and giving us hope that it may be temporary. It makes me furious that no one will be held accountable for this virus after all the damage it’s done around the world.
Me too had in Dec and in Feb it started!!! I'm so upset but I pray it'll come back...doesn't help my husband is going through chemo..ugh...I hope everyone on here gets better soon! 🙏🙏
I love that you mention sleep. Sleep & nervous system regulation is still so underrated and often left out when talking about recovering from health issues. Thank you.
I've lost 1/3rd of my hair over the last 1.5 months. I can't stand it, it causes it's own stress. I am glad to hear that it's normal and non scarring. I am doing PRP & minoxodil. Thank you for sharing this info!!!
Yay, I’ve requested this video twice from you because I was going through it and I knew others would be, too. From the comments, it’s obvious. My hair loss is finally slowing now that I’m 4 months out from covid.
I told my dermatologist my hair feels like it's losing density and she immediately said I "probably" have androgenetic alopecia and suggested clobetasol shampoo and minoxidil. Didn't ask me any hair or health history questions, look at my scalp or do a pull test. Felt like she just wanted to move on to the next appointment.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us! I’m 47 with naturally thick silver white hair. I have experienced 3 major hair shedding events in my life and it’s really scary. It would come out in clumps when I washed it or brushed it. The first time was after I had my son ~ which was normal and expected so I didn’t worry. The second time was when my ex husband and I were getting divorced. I didn’t realize that stress affected hair loss that much. I just thought it was because of all of the weight I lost so quickly. Then I stopped using the WEN shampoo and later found out that people were suing because of hair loss. I just thought it was that. Last summer (2020) I had a surgery that went very wrong and I wound up in a coma for a week and in the hospital for 5 weeks. My pain doctor put me on Lyrica and by October I had horrible acne and major hair loss. I had a long Bob haircut and what fell out at that length was bigger than a golf ball ~ and that’s just what I saved from brushing and washing my hair ~ not what just fell out on it’s own. Now it all makes perfect sense! I shared it with my sister who is under a lot of stress right now and losing her hair. Thank You Thank You Thank You My hair has all grown back but since I chopped it all off last year, it’s still a pixie cut because it’s so easy!!! 😜🤣
Thank you so much for explaining this. I had Covid a couple months ago, got over it then caught a seasonal flu. After getting over the viruses I noticed my hair shedding more than normal. My hair is probably 1/3 the thickness it was prior to having caught covid. I see new hair growth falling out too, it’s scary. Thank you again, I’m encouraged that I probably won’t become prematurely bald. I just subscribed, thank you again.
Thank you Dr Dray for doing this video. I am in the UK and finding it really hard even to get my GP (doctor) to believe my hair is falling out as much as i am saying. I had covid, along with my husband and 2 teenagers, in October 2021. I suffered worse than them, had severe fever for 2 weeks and each night the sweats were horrendous. Between us, we were changing sheets each day as they were soaked. 3 months on and 2 weeks ago, i noticed my hair was coming out alot more than normal. I have fine frizzy hair which is almost down to my waist. I spoke to my GP and she said basically it was the stress my body was under when I had covid. At the time, i didn't have any scalp pain but now i do. My scalp feels like a burning and tends to go when i put my head under the shower. This week alone I have filled a small plastic bag (in the UK we call them sandwich bags) with my hair. The hairloss is being noticed all the time. I have cried, i feel angry. Should I be minimising my washing my brushing?
Had Covid in June with mild symptoms and recovered thankfully quickly in about 14-16 days. I had to chop off my hair a week ago that I’ve been growing my entire life up to right under my shoulders, bc the shedding was getting uncontrollable and half my hair had looked visibly thinner. Thanks for the information.
Honestly one of the only people I trust to give me complete and thorough information. I’ve lost like 3/5ths of my hair after I contracted Covid. But in the same year I left my spouse. I think I’ve just been so anxious that it’s caused me to lose a ton of hair. Not only have a been stressed but losing this much hair has made me feel even worse. :(
Well, it's been over a year and my hair doesn't go back to normal, only worsens. The dermatologists I went to are useless - they refuse to do a biopsy or do any treatment because 'there could be hundreds of causes for telogen effluvium, we just don't know, so no way to treat it'.
Excellent video with very important information and suggestions for dealing with hair loss, anxiety and lack of sleep as they relate to the COVID Pandemic. Thank You Dr. Dray ❤️
I have had many many stressful events in my life and none of them triggered hair loss like post covid. It is unnerving to say the least but I’m accepting that there’s not much I can do about it except to take care of myself and be patient.
Huge stress. Losses of friendships due to politics and pandemic. Caregiving. Sleep deprived. Medical diagnoses. Hair stopped growing 8 months ago. Then started shedding all over. Face it. Stress (national/global politics in past 5+ years) has been going on for much longer than the pandemic.
Thank you so much for this! I went through this for a few months this year after bing hospitalized due to Covid and sepsis. I was actually giving a friend some advice on this earlier this week. I’m going to have to tell her to watch this video. Thanks again
I’m so glad you posted this. I had COVID in the beginning of June and it was only around the last two months that I began experiencing heavy hair loss. I wasn’t aware of this as a side effect when it originally began and it was concerning to suddenly be losing so much hair. I originally was tested by my doctor for thyroid issues and everything came back fine, other than having a low white blood cell count. My hair stylist also mentioned several of her clients experiencing this as well. So crazy how COVID affects the body short-term and long-term.
I had Covid early October of last year and started noticing my hair shedding more then the norm the middle of November. We’re now in April and my hair has finally stopped coming out in clumps and has returned to its normal shedding cycle!! I’m also noticing alot of regrowth. I’m so glad the worst is behind me…. Looking forward to thicker hair again!!
Thank you Dr. Dray for this informative video. I had Covid in May 2020 and was hospitalized for 2 weeks with Covid pneumonia. I was unable to get vaccinated afterwards because I had chronic bronchitis for the next 13 months then got the Delta Variant and was hospitalized for almost a month last July-August. After finally coming home, 3 days later, I was rushed back to the hospital when my oxygen level dipped to 59% . I was admitted again with another case of pneumonia---bacterial this time. Eventually I was released to go home with a pic line and my husband was trained to administer my very strong IV antibiotics. I've been basically in self imposed quarantine ever since. Today is my 2 week post 2nd vaccine day!!! Finally But I've already had bronchitis 3 times since I came home late August. Sigh!!! My hair started coming out after my first Covid pneumonia experience and had finally stopped shedding so excessively when I got Covid #2. Now, my hair is so thin you can see my scalp especially around my face and crown. I have collected 2 sandwich size ziplock bags PACKED with hair that came out from normal brushing just over the last few weeks. I did not know sleep deprivation can also increase my shedding. I rarely get to sleep before 4 to 5 am. I just cannot turn off my brain. I have flashbacks of my time in ICU and the machines etc. The high flow oxygen machine I was on for 2 weeks ruined my teeth as well. Ten of my upper teeth are loose and I had to have a bone graft surgery a month ago and now one side of my teeth has shifted so much I cannot get my teeth together on that side which means I'm loosing weight because eating is so difficult and painful. It has affected my emotional and mental health as much as physical. It helped me tremendously just having you AFFIRM the struggle me and thousands of others are going through post Covid. THANK YOU.
Oh my gosh I'm so very sorry for all you've been through! You've given me some perspective on this. I will worry less about my hair loss and pray for protection for all of us. I pray for your recovery! May God look after you.
Thank you for this video. This is the first video I have seen addressing hair loss after having covid. I battled with the GI symptoms of covid and had a fever of 101 for a little over 2 weeks. Experienced hair loss after that. Thankfully, my hair has grown back on its own. I thought I was the only one out there that had the hair loss. It is reassuring that I am not alone..
To my knowledge, I have not had COVID but I do experience stress, sleep poorly, and took all the vaccines. My hair loss seemed to occur a few months after my first shot. Because I was getting boosters, I noticed it was just a continual loss of hair. Anyone else experience this? I am trying to be hopeful….
It's been a year since you posted this, but I think the vaccine is a definite contributor to my hair loss that has been going on for 3 years. It's really bad right now after a bout in January with something that was an extreme respiratory sickness. I think it may have been covid, but my tests were all way outdated, and I couldn't make myself go see my doc until the worst of it was over. By then, it was too late to test. I only had the first shot and the booster. I will never take another shot! This whole covid thing has been a wild ride, and in my opinion, a totally unnecessary one!!
Can’t thank you enough for addressing this issue. My hair has been my jewel crown all my life. Curly, lots of it, super silky and bouncy when round brushed. Then I lost my dad to colon cancer in 2018 and I was devastated. A few months later my hair loss stated. Then Covid hit in 2020. In 2021, we sold our home of over 20 years to move out of state. I immediately regretted it. So, after much stress and anguish and with the help of a therapist, (first time ever!), we moved back and had to buy again. Then I got Covid twice. Now my hair is half the density, doesn’t curl anything like before and so dry and brittle. I just want my pre-2018 hair back! 😔
I noticed in November I was shedding way more than normal. I had covid this past August. Didn't have to be hospitalized, thanks to God. This all makes sense now. Need to get into better sleeping habits and manage my stress better. Perfect timing making this video Dr. Dray. Thank you. ❤
Completely understand how you feel. I had thick hair all my life and now I feel like my head is practically naked. I never thought my hair would be so fine to the point I could see my scalp. I cry every day as I see more fall out. So nice to know I’m finally not alone and there a whole community that is going through this with me and that I can talk to.
Wow, reading these comments, it's scary so many are dealing with this. I first heard of it on a neighborhood FB group where people were talking about lingering symptoms they had after having recovered from Covid. Hair loss was one. Really happy to know that it is only temporary, but still devastating for those who are going through it I'm sure.
This video couldn’t be more time appropriate, for the last 4 weeks I’ve experienced a lot of shedding, I was distraught and in tears because I couldn’t find a reason why. This video gave me so much clarity! Thank you Andrea. I already have my derm appointment
I have lupus. Had mild Covid in October / November 2021. High stress, not vax, scalp pain, loosing my curl, and hair thinning. This was informative. Thank you again!
yes, this is very helpful. in the last three months, i started a new job doing a graveyard shift, and it changed my sleeping pattern drastically that i noticed i was having hair loss that started two months after i started my new job. i was only able to sleep about 4-5 hrs each day and i believe it was the lack of sleep that causes my hair loss. i'm just grateful to know that it's going to regrow after i am fully adjusted to my schedule. thank you, Dr. Gray for this very informative video. God bless you.
Thank you for this! I have experienced this as well. I’ve lost 50% of my hair after Covid. Very stressful, but I have baby hair coming in now thank goodness. I really enjoy your videos, thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I was diagnosed with COVID in August and started losing my hair in November, with the addition of scalp pain. This video have helped give me a direction to go and has helped my stress over this condition.
I too had Covid in August. I had an elective day surgery August 5th. Got covid August 12th. Started noticing my hair shedding in October. I have (had) thick hair. Thankfully I had enough hair to not lose all of it. It has been stressful. It has finally slowed down. I notice less and less hair loss. I have baby hairs growing along my hairline. I am hoping it grows back the way it used to be.
I really appreciate finding your video it’s comforting to hear that the hair can grow back and some people are already at that stage ( read some of the reviews) but again thank you for taking the time to share some very needed information Lord bless everyone these are definitely some trying times but be of good courage that the best is still to come and sooner than we think so don’t lose hope everyone 🥰🙌🙏
Wow! This explains a lot. Our family of four had covid in August and I have been shedding terribly for months. It has finally slowed down. Our family doctor has done some blood work to check other things as well. Thanks for the video!
Oh my gosh, so glad you are talking about this. Takes so long to get into my dermatologist. I lost a lot of weight and then got covid, so my hair is really not having a good time lol. Thank you!
So I’m gonna central worker who made it three years without getting Covid. Unvaccinated as I am allergic to PEG. I got Covid on December 18. I was sick for about two days and then fast forward 10 days later I actually got the flu and was extremely sick for about three days. It’s now March and I have been experiencing the hair fine right from the root at a alarming rate. I have gotten my blood work done and my hormones checked possibly they are saying it’s menopause but who knows. All I know is that it’s extremely disheartening and doctors really don’t know what’s going on. Thank you for your video
I had covid in August. I have naturally curly shoulder length hair. It is falling out in long pieces whenever I wash it. It is so thin now. Devastating. This disease is like some kind of bio weapon to do this to people. I’m so sorry for everyone going through this.
Of course it is--it's poison and just like chemo, which is also poison. Sad, that human beings would do this on purpose to other human beings!
I’m in this position too, and I 100% believe this is a man made bio weapon released on us. There are some truly evil people running this world!
It is a bioweapon
Bio warfare for sure.
Agreed!
I lost half of my hair after covid, but after 6 months I’ve got it back. I was taking vitamins D3 Zinc and Magnesium it helped me a lot! Stay blessed everyone 🙌.
Can we take Without prescription?
@@professor2556 They’re all over the counter vitamins so no prescription needed.
THX BELOVED🙏🌞🌻🌟💛
God, I hope that works for me, I'm devastated & starting to refuse to leave the house.
@@2b2unit Don’t live in fear. It can bring you much more stress and you can loose more hair. I send you my prayers and best wishes 🙏🏻🙌
My own hair growth journey of success, I adhered to this daily regimen:
Take early morning sunshine daily for essential vitamin D. Consume vegetables of various colours. Applying paraben-free and fragrance free shampoo and gently massaging twice a week with hair oil from litttleextra's cooconion. Imp. to keep in mind that hair growth is influenced by general health as well as circulation and nutrition.
I was having hair loss and tried many hair oils, hair masks but this worked out so well. coconnioon hair shampoo and oil is really the best.
It's happening to me, too. Started losing hair about 2 months after recovering from a serious case of covid. I went to a wig store today. The owner told me that HALF of her customers are post COVID recoverees. Wow. Hang in there everyone. We will get through this.
does the hair return? or this covid hairloss perma?
Look into Viori shampoo and conditioner bar!! I promise you won't regret it. It's helped my hair loss and now I have none. A month in!
Thank you, my hair loss started last month
@@samkeffer9482 where do you get it?
I read that you don’t lose more than 50%, so I hope they are right!
Before I had covid, my hair was extremely thick and full, to the point that my hair-stylist brother of nearly 11 years, claims I still have the thickest hair of anyone he has ever met.
About a month after recovery, I started losing LARGE clumps of hair... and now I’m starting to see through to my scalp. I’ve been crying a lot. I’ve stopped all heat on my hair, I went cold-Turkey with coloring my hair.... and I even avoid washing it at times because of the sheer amount of hair that falls out.
Since around Oct. 1- this has been my new normal. Brush and loosely braid my hair, cry, and hide my bald spots the best that I can.
I don’t have the money to go to the doctor, so thank you for making this video.
Now- to watch it. 👀
Edit: I love how supportive this comment section is- we are going to get through this together 🥺
Second Edit: Y’all right when my hair fall started to lessen, I got Covid again. Take care of yourself and your families, everyone.
I also had SUPER thick hair, long and auburn before Covid-I had it in August. I started losing it about 2 weeks after I was sick. I had a scalp biopsy about 2 years ago that showed I had hormonal hair loss and started Rogaine. I went to my GP in October and he did blood work and I had an ANA, which is systemic inflammation, they suspect it is due to Covid. I am using the Rogaine still and got some apple cider vinegar shampoo and wash it 2x a week. Do not brush it until it is completely dry and hold it at the mid-section when you brush it. I also take a good hair, skin, and nail vitamin-maybe prenatal. A good friend of mine told me to rub castor oil on my scalp also. Use a wide tooth comb and not brushes...hang in there, it will stop and start to grow back. It is just hair and you survived.
This was my experience too - I have normally very thick hair but it started coming out in handfuls about a month after I recovered fully from Covid, which for me was almost exactly a year ago. I had nearly bald spots on the sides and back. My hair did start growing back about six months later, and my stylist says it feels really thick and full now (it's hard for me to judge!) Don't lose hope!
My hair is also falling out. I had a whole breakdown. Bought a wig. Mostly I avoid doing anything to mine as well. I braid it and leave it alone.
I suffered from the stress shed right before the pandemic and it did last for about 6 months. The best thing that helped after going to the dermatologist was taking 10,000 mg of biotin (nothing expensive). It did resolve after 6 months and I stopped styling it and just clipping it up or put it in bun while hiding my scalp as best as I could. You can’t really do anything about TE hair loss but simply not stress and let it ride out. My hair length grew during this time also. When your hair gets stringy at the ends from the hair loss, a blunt cut will help the fullness look while you ride it out. Best of luck to everyone with this and don’t stress. Stressing makes it worse. Just know that you will overcome this with time.
Right here with u sis. A lot of crying b4 but it WILL GROW BACK STAY POSITIVE🌹
I've been under constant emotional stress for almost 20 yrs. After hearing this, I guess I am lucky to have a single hair
I'm a covid nurse and I've seen major hair loss in my patients. Even my co- workers and myself have loss hair. Thanks for this video.
Me too
Me 3
Same! I'm a respiratory therapist, and see hair fall out in CLUMPS, especially in the ICU.
It's so embarrassing I'm so scared of it doesn't all come back
Does their hair grow back again? lf yes, fully recover or just a part?
I’m going through this right now. I feel like crying. However, knowing that it’ll grow back is encouraging. I lost all my hair during chemo but knowing it will grow back is very soothing. Thank you. I don’t sleep well at all, so I will work on that. Thanks everyone! ♥️♥️♥️
Me too…
I feel you I'm so sorry ❤️
I lost loads of hair after covid but all started growing back now like 6 cm…☺️
@@Denny-up3pi My ponytail is only about 2/3 as thick as it was before Covid. I think it has slowed down. However, last night I dreamed even more hair loss. Huge clumps in my hand. Soooo, evidently nightmares are part of this “pandemic.”
@@dianejoneswolford3289 my ponytail is only 30%thick as it was before but im keepi g it and rest of the hair slowly growing until they reach the ponytail it is a slow process
Wow I don't feel so alone after reading the comments! I had covid in September and noticed hair shedding mid November. We'll get through this guys with styling hair differently, hats and caring for our hair. My heart goes out to everyone struggling with this.
*Update*
Wanted to do an update incase it helps anyone else. Ive noticed that my hair has slowed down in the amount of shedding throughout the day which I'm glad about. I've started taking biotin too. I've stopped using dry shampoo.
I haven't drastically changed my hair routine but have been wrapping my hair in a soft t-shirt which is more gentle. Been trying to be patient and am planning on cutting my hair a few inches so it is all the same length. I'm hoping that will help with the appearance of it.
I had suffered from Covid in September as well and my hair shedding started in mid November.. Its getting depressing to see my hair everywhere, falling out like never before ☹️☹️ I feel helpless as I dont know what to do
Me too same timeline
I also had it in September and had no hair loss up until a few weeks ago and I have noticed and INCREASED amount of hair loss and it has been scary and also making me feel more anxious. I'm praying it stops and grows back thicker it looks so lifeless 🥺
I had covid in August,it was no picnic, I noticed my hair loss a couple months later, I didn't know what was causing it so I bought biotin and collagen , I got scared the way it came out like someone that had chemo, it is slowing down but I can see my scalp and some short little stubbles, I sure hope it all grows back in
I'm not alone! My family thought I was crazy but I told them I am losing a crazy amount of hair and I think its because I had covid at the end of August. Come early November, I started losing hair by the handfuls... taking a shower made me cry! I hope this stops soon because I am starting to see my scalp.
THANK YOU for this video. I LOVE YOU. I had Covid at the beginning of November/end of October, can't remember for sure. I just started losing my hair! I was in the shower last week and a chunk came out. I was just standing in the shower holding that clump of hair and said out loud, "Welp, that just happened." I went to my hair dresser today to cut off about 8-10". It is now up to my shoulders, and I actually am enjoying this length. She is the one who mentioned those who had Covid are experiencing the hair loss quite a lot, so I decided to do more research and came across your video first.
I do have baby hairs so IT DOES GROW BACK LADIES. How long I'll experience this hair loss is TBT. I'll update this comment once things settle and get back to normal.
I just wanted to say this to all the girls (and guys) who are having a time with this. My GOSH is it helping me to do a healthy lifestyle change. I'm starting to live with intent when it comes to my health. Stress and Anxiety are my middle name. I'm started to workout, eat better, and do my best to sleep better! Drink more water and less coffee (this almost makes me wanna cry more than losing my hair) HAHA. That's a joke...I know I'm not funny. It is wonderful to have a camaraderie with others when it comes to encountering this issue with our hair. It does grow back and your identity is not your hair. It's going to be an interesting time but I'm excited because good things will come out of this -even if at times losing the hair does make us emotional, it's cool to feel that way, but just don't STAY that way. We got this!
In closing, I just wanted to try and bring a little more positivity to this experience that we are all going through and end it with......this too shall pass and it WILL get better. :)
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OMG, i had just cried and almost became hopeless when i counted how much hair loss i have, and now i see this video, it makes me become hopeful. I hope my hair will come back as you said. Thank you so much for your advices, your detailed information!! I'm so grateful that this video was uploaded at a right time for me!!
I'm waiting for a year now and nothing is happening, so I lost hope for my hair. Hopefully you'll get your hair back, good luck! 💕
It will. I just know it will. :)
Hey did it grow back?
Yep! I had Covid last November. Four weeks of uncontrollable fever. Then in February my hip-length hair started falling out in handfuls. I lost probably 70% of my hair like you described. I had to cut it short like a pixie, and wear hats for months. My PCP diagnosed TE, and told me it would grow back in about six months. And it did start growing back in that amount of time. So sad about the hair loss, but so grateful that was the worst long-term effect I suffered. Thank you for addressing the emotional component. I felt like I lost a lot of my persona and identity when my hair fell out. And then I felt guilty about putting that much emphasis on my hair.
There's no shame in feeling upset about hair loss. Hair is a huge component of our personal style and how we express ourselves. I would have felt the same way as you did. I'm glad you're recovered from covid and that your hair grew back
I can relate to the loss of identity due to hair loss and then feeling guilty about feeling so strongly about it. It’s normal and a valid feeling
I have a collegue who experienced the same after covid-19. But her hair has almost grown back now.
I feel for you ..I also lost 70% hair due to post Covid TE. I hope you are doing well
Oh my gosh! Im glad you are okay! I have uncontrollable fever for 6 days less than you now my hair is falling like crazy 😭
I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer late 2020. Had 6 months of chemo. Three months later I got covid. My hair is growing back from the chemo but my hair isn’t the same!!! My poor body 😭
My hair grew back different after chemo, too.
I’m sorry my lady I’m here for you
You are a warrior rockstar! You keep on doing what you are doing. You have that inner strength that you thought you would never have. I admire your courage. (Fellow survivor). Keep on kicking major butt!😘💞💪
your story moves me. Bless you!
I’m sorry you have had to go through all this. I hope you have full recovery.
Thank you for encouraging us to not let a doctor brush off our concerns. I've had chronic stress most of my adulthood but it's been way worse since the pandemic started. I've noticed my hair thinning and I'm losing my curl pattern. As you said it's very disturbing and stressful.
Had Covid in the beginning of Feb this year and about a month ago I noticed a lot of diffused hair loss. It's very difficult not ro stress when you see you hair falling out in clumps and everywhere around the house 😭 I didn't have a lot of hair to begin with so to lose that much hair is devastating to me. I completely changed my diet and now only eating once a day avoiding junk and anything processed. Air drying my hair, vitamins, and a lot of praying for myself and anyone going through the same thing.
Update please?
I had delta covid in November and starting the beginning of the year I had massive hair fall. That was distressing enough but my scalp is sometimes sore and my hair gets extra tangled when I wash it. I’ll be cutting my hair really short to reduce the psychological stress of seeing long clumps of hair everywhere I look and to also alleviate the tangling which has become stressful to deal with as well. I wish everyone here peace and blessings as your hair returns to its normal growth cycle.
Oh wow, the same with mine. When I use shampoo it feels super dry and gets tangled even though I brush before the shower to help with shedding. That's when the clumps come out the most is when I'm washing it. The texture feels gross, I have also noticed my scalp being really sore some days on one side of my head. My hair has thinned so much and at this rate I feel like I may go bald. I also had the antibodies like 4 days into covid, the week of Thanksgiving. High fever, hurt to even be awake but I was hurting so bad sleep was so hard to come by.I took alot of Ibuprofen and tylenol for the horrid headache I kept for the first few days! I'm Going to the dermatologist next week. I hope we all have success with our hair growing back. Prayers and love for all.
You have described EXACTLY what is happening to me!!! In addition to the hair falling out, I have a sore scalp and hair tangling after I wash my hair also!
Same happened with me ! Regrowth takes after how many months ?
I was a divorced mom who raised 2 medically challenging kids. A number of times I've had to change doctors because they were either not listening or they blew off symptoms as being no big deal. They were all very good doctors from a clinical perspective, just not right for us. In one case, 3 years were lost in getting to the underlying problem unnecessarily. We eventually got to PCPs and specialists who worked with us, even engaging the kids in their own treatment. As a result my children are now healthy and happy adults. Not every doctor is right for every patient. Thank you for the reminder to look elsewhere if you aren't being heard. Partnering with your physician is so important in treatment, especially in these times. ♥️
Literally lost like 3/4 of my hair about 3 months after I had COVID. I am still in the regrowth phase. It has been awful. So happy that you made a video on this explaining what is going on.
Same
@@Makeupmusicbox Sending you love and healing!
Me, too. August mild case of c with 1 day fever, 1 day sore throat and then fine. Mid December, lots of hair loss.
Same here. We'll make it through though, we survived global pandemic after all. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Same 😢
It was 2 months AFTER covid i starting noticing unusual hair loss. I knew right away without looking at a video it was post covid issue so I did a search then found many vids on it being a real issue. I heard multiple times it will grow back, as is said here. Very thick hair, much thinner now. Grateful for my life, will focus on my blessings, and in time it'll grow in fully. In the emantume, I can be supportive and sensitive to others by sharing my experience and bring comfort to others. When one lady's house burnt down, she said she had a better view of the sun. Get creative- wear hats more-cute ones:), count your many blessings, make a gratitude list, find a new hobby to take your mind elsewhere. Be happy that you are you, hair or not!:) you are loved. Your hair can grow back while you're making your heart fuller🤗.
It’s nice to have this to have a little support group. It’s insane how much hair I’ve lost. And looks like many of us are experiencing the same thing.
The pandemic literally triggered my hair loss, caused sleep deprivation, & shingles…….
You’re not alone!
This happened to me as well.The nerves in my eye still not healed.
Shingles!!? Oh nooooo
Did you get covid or just the fear and stress?
@@emmaaguila4502 I think it was the stress with work and the pandemic and on top of that, eating like crap.
Omg SLEEP LOSE FOR ME TOO AND STILL HAPPENING
Thank you Dr Dray, I’ve been telling people about my hair loss for a month now and no one believes me. It’s been awful, not only the loss/shedding but constant Knotting and brittleness. It feels like I’m post chemo or radiation poisoning, not viral. It’s terrible.
So sorry to hear your going through this
Try pure natural aloe vera. I use it and helps with knots and makes hair soft. It's a better option than oil until you get your hair back.
This is me exactly. I sure hope hair does come back.
Me too.
I am sorry this is happening to me now. I purchased some emf beanies and blankets. I hope that helps me to stop the shedding. I am testing it out to see what the cause is, because this is abnormal for me.
I am a PA in family med. This was and extremely helpful video. I have caught many patients with TE. Many patients are very thankful when we diagnosis this because it decreases their stress. The distress these poor patients have gone through and to have this is terrible. This video will help a lot of them. So thank you!
This explanation was 100% my experience post covid. The shedding all over, the three months offset, the sensitive scalp... All of it. But the good thing is, it's slowing down
My scalp, and the skin between my shoulder blades felt on fire, during my covid 6 weeks ago..It hurt so much just to gently touch my hair!!.Yesterday I noticed my hair is shedding a lot...my hair journey is just beginning...So glad yours is slowing down!
@@tigerspiritjourney Yes, my scalp burned like I had had too much sun. Thought it was from the head scarf I was wearing. Nope. COVID hair.
Only person I trust on this platform. You have the best advices, and deserve way more attention. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching
I’m a physician assistant who worked in dermatology, I would share her videos to my patients but also share information I learned from Dr Dray. She really is the best from someone whose worked in this area.
@@amberj3941 she has helped me with scalp psoriasis, cystic acne, blackheads, proper usage of sunscreen, hair loss and change my entire skincare routine. So thankful for her videos
You can also watch Audrey Victoria !
I agree!
Thank you! After COVID I lost 50% or more of my hair! Im just going to love on myself and keep the faith my body will recover! Sending healing love vibes to all of us!!
Wow I was so hoping you’d touch on this topic I had COVID April this year. Two months after I had immense hair loss my hair was all over my floors, drain and brush. This lasted for me about 1-2 months of losing hair and finally it did stop and now my hair is growing back to where it was Thanks so much for this video.
Ok this is good to know that it doesn't last too long. Glad its growing back
Omg thank u for sharing this. Its giving me anxiety. I hope it grows back!! 😔😔
@@fngee did you use anything that helped it grow so fast?
@@yolandacorral3577 im still experiencing hair loss from my pfizer vaccin two months ago but im taking zinc, magnesium (the name of the medicine is silidyn ortho silicium) and vitamine d3 and i’ve noticed alot of hairs growing back
What did you do to make it stop and start growing back? It’s been a year for me and still it’s falling out
Had Covid in December . February it started to fall out at first I was very upset but I realized I couldn’t do anything about so I got a pixie cut. At first I was embarrassed I wore head wraps but I got use to it. Don’t worry it will grow back. A person is beautiful inside and out God bless 🌸
I had NO idea about this, and I've been dealing with this for months!! It's so scary, like I'm 37...losing little "Barbie sized wigs" in the drain...😭🤣 Thanks for making this video Dr. Drey!! Glad I'm not alone. 😌
This helps to shed some light on my shedding and scalp pain. I figured it was stress/rona/new job teaching related! You’re a gem, Dr. Dray!
I did go to a Dermatologist and he did act like I was wasting his time. I am trying another one like you suggested. I worry about losing my hair constantly which is not helping the situation. This video was very helpful.
I had covid when I gave birth, so I had a double whammy of post-partum hair loss and covid related hair loss. It's now been just over a year since my hair first started falling out. It's still thin, especially around the hairline. It snaps easily and brushing can feel a bit painful. My hair does look better, but I think considering how much I lost, it's going to be a few years before I can say it's back to where it was before pregnancy/covid (hopefully!). All I can say is, be gentle with your hair! No unnecessary brushing, pulling, washing... just let it be when you can. This has probably helped me the most.
Sorry you went through this. Sending positive vibes and hope your hair grows back. :)
Such solid information. I experienced massive post Covid hair loss of 3/4 of my hair a year ago. The shedding has ended and I have a lot of regrowth. The result is a lot of crazy looking shorter hairs that look as if the hair has broken off. I am counting on time, patience, and healthy practices resolving the issue.
How long were you shedding for?
In October 2021 I went through three traumatic events within 2 weeks. I lost my job, I got very ill, and my sweet dog passed away. I am now experiencing an alarming amount of hair shedding. In my distress and search for answers I found you. I am so thankful for you creating this video and answering a lot of my questions and easing my mind. I remember my mother experiencing the same thing during a stressful time in her life so I may have a genetic predisposition as well. Her hair came back as well. Thank you again!
I have been worrying about my hair loss and just started to look into what to do about it.
This makes so much sense to me. I did have covid or at least some type of illness a few months ago. And am definitely feeling loads of stress.
Thank you for addressing this issue!
Went through this as well & hair is back to normal. I got COVID February 2020 and was seriously ill for 4 months. Part of my recovery was mass shedding for 9 months. Prior to the loss I had wavy hair & every stylist would comment I had “a ton of hair”. After the mass shedding started I couldn’t even make a ponytail. Noticeably thin hair for 9 months. Then it started to grow back starting early 2021, but much curlier (love my new spiral curls). I had my first post COVID haircut in June 2021 & told her to cut all the yuck off. Ended up with a cut just above my shoulders with the new curls. Love to all experiencing this horrible side effect. Sharing my story to give details and hope from someone who made it through. I can honestly say my hair is better than before
Thank you so much Dr.Dray. I had Covid back in early August. I stopped breathing twice and was in the hospital a week. I have lost 80 percent of my hair. I had very thick hair. I was on blood thinners and steroids and home health. I haven't been sleeping at night either. This has been so helpful.
This happened to me too, when I was in the hospital; they gave me so many meds, that my liver, gallbladder and pancreas are still effected. Also most of my hair fell out. One good thing came of it, I had been coloring my hair and was getting really tired of it (I am 73 years old) and now I have my hair gray and I am also buying some fun wigs! One thing about the hair that’s coming in now, the texture is really different; before I had slightly wavy hair and now I have a fro!
So glad I saw this. I had the virus and was hospitalized for 2 weeks. I felt like I was dying. About 4-6wks after I was discharged my hair fell out like crazy! I was so 😳 scared. It’s still happening but has definitely slowed down. Thanks Dr Dray, this made me feel encouraged.
Thanks so much for this video Dr Dray. I have suffered hair loss for a year now, went to the dermatologist, did blood test, it's definitely due to the stress of the pandemic, disruption in sleep habits...I've tried everything and have now decided that I'm just going to accept it and focus try not to be affected by it so much and instead focus of my general wellbeing.
Ugh! Yep this is me. Had Covid in December and started shedding late feb and now much more. I even lost curl definition.
I had spent some much time in taking care of my hair so this has been devastating!! But I am hopeful that with time my hair will all grow out again. Keep taking care of your hair… cut a few inches if you have too. Take your vitamins .. and just remember.. we loosing our hair.. but thank GOD we still alive!
Did it stop shedding?
I'm a respiratory therapist that has been mainly in the covid ICU for the last 2 years. I see hair fall out in CLUMPS in the pts. It's so crazy, even their body hair. But you're so right about the stress...my hair had absolutely lost thickness due to so much stress... Let alone I've lost so much weight from stress and 20,000 steps a day at work. It's getting so old. Thanks for all you do.
Listen up! I have lost like half of my hair 3 times in my life due to getting a high fever during an illness and not eating right while it was happening. Each time went to a different Derm and got same answer. Your body stopped allocating resources to growing your hair in order to fight the fever so about a month later it starts falling out and falls out for a month. And eventually it grew back. I suspect all the people who lost hair have this same issue I have with fevers.
This is a perfect explanation!
And did you back to your previous hair each time?
This is not from not eating right. It's called a bio weapon from CHINA and hundreds of thousands of people are suffering from it because that's what China wants.
how long did your hair loss lasted?
Wow! This is so timely! I’ve been freaking out about how much hair I’ve been losing recently. Got sick the beginning of September. Just noticed my hair coming out more and more over the past month or two. 😬😬😬
How is it now in January? I had c in September too but notice increased shedding in November. My showers are getting much better but still have a decent amount on the brush.
I never let the pandemic stress me out. I caught it this September really bad. 3 months to the day my hair has been coming out in ridiculous amounts. I’ve always had beautiful thick hair. It’s very depressing. I just want someone to say it’ll grow back
It will grow back!! Try rice water, taking collagen, and washing your hair less. But regardless of these things, your hair will come back :)
@@zonjavictoria4813 😭😭💓💓 needed to hear this. I’m even trying black tea rinses.
@@prettyrachel1027 100% your hair will come back. Your body is resilient and it knows what to do. Just feed it all the good stuff and will know what to do
@@zonjavictoria4813 thank you sooooo much! I appreciate your encouragement. I’m going to look up the items you mentioned. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
It will grow back !
Trichotilamania is something I’ve been dealing with since I was 15. Healing from divorce helped. Dating middle age was stressful so overall hair loss happened and “picking” or rooting around caused my hair to break off in small patches. I know it’s all psychological for me. I had a nightmare last night that large patches fell out. Horrible. 😲 So much has happened since 2020… lost so much and couldn’t get medical insurance (long story), a horse crushed my foot, been on crutches for over a year, and much more. I had everything going for me and 2020 was gonna be my year of success. It’s all good tho. I’ve got a wonderful man in my life (5 years now), my daughter helps me run our business, do my laundry and grocery shopping, etc. and she started her own business as well. I’m starting (self) physical therapy & plan on walking on TWO feet this year!
I had covid in october and my hairloss began at the end of december. I literally lost 60-70% of my hair. A few weeks later i began to take barley grass powder capsules every day and after one week my hair loss stopped.
You could literally see my scalp. I cut my hair to my chin so i could gain a little bit of volume and it worked.
Im taking the capsules for over two months and my hair is growing so fast. You can not see any baldness anymore.
I hope i can help somebody with these information.
Sorry for my english, it is not my native language.
What capsules
@@prabakaran4808 barley grass powder (in german gerstengrasspulver) idk if its right in english. But i can only recommend it.
Your English is perfect! Thanks so much for your advice .I’m going to get some barley grass tablets! ❤️
@@hanz090 thank you so much! I hope it will help you🙏🏼
How are you now? You ok?
I’m experiencing a lot of hair loss through hair thinning since I had covid early December 2021. This is very distressing for me because I’ve always had thick hair, even at 74 years old. Thank you, Doctor, for all of this information. This is most helpful. Four months to go!! Hopefully, sooner, to see hair growth. God bless you.
Sameeeeeee!!!
Me too..70 yrs old..always full thick hair..suddenly shedding like crazy...had omicron in Jan. Ugh..this is horrible.
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I had covid and double covid pneumonia in 2021 . In May of 2021 my hair started coming out and hasn't stopped since.
Omg I just went through this last summer and was freaking out! Had no idea it could have possibly been from Covid. My hair is back to normal now thank God!
How long did it take until it got back to normal?
One thing not mentioned that got me to look at this: a key factor in COVID is low oxygen levels...I got it last week of Aug, and it was a 6 week journey of illness/recovery. My breathing was unbelievably shallow and I wasn't getting better until a friend pointed out to me that that was the issue and so I forced myself to do deep breathing and started to see a turn around. I did not want to go to the hospital. Then major hair loss the past few months, I had super thick/healthy hair all my life and I also as others here have been avoiding washing my hair and have also clogged the drains with massive hair loss. So I found out that the low oxygen levels result in killing off the hair follicles and plays a key role in triggering this. Low oxygen entails low blood flow, so massage that scalp to stimulate blood flow as well.
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I had covid in august and I’am currently going through this…started at the beginning of November…I cry everyday seeing how much hair I’ve lost…good to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
You are not alone, I had Covid in august and I didn’t have it so bad but the rest of my family did so i was very stressed so now im dealing with this
Interesting, I too had it in July/August along with several other people I know and they all have experienced this hair loss, which is th first time I recall hearing about this aftereffect.
Lisa Cole I had COVID in August too, and going thru it now with hair loss. Try not to stress, and take vitamin C, magnesium, pumpkin seed oil, drink plenty of water with silica, and keep scalp clean it will grow back just thank the most high we are still alive.
First time I had COVID my hair came out bad, my hair is so thin. It finally slowed down. Got COVID again, and now it’s falling out all over again, I won’t have any hair left! I just want to cry.
This was so helpful and reassuring. I've read a bit around it but to hear it from you, explained clearly is great. I also appreciate how you've taken into account the emotional effects of hair loss, as while you wait for it to calm down and get back to normal, the impact is still big.
I prayed to God to please, please give me insight into what is going on with hair loss & what to do about it. I next came on youtube & this video was right at the top. I am thankful to hear of such conditions that can be temporary & keeping faith it is true.
Thank you so much for this! I had covid 4 months ago. I started noticing hair loss about a month ago. My scalp became irritated and I was losing more hair. I was freaking out and my gf just sent me this. So glad I'm not alone.
For me it sucks, I got covid delta in late July. My hair thinned greatly but as of now I had tons of baby hairs spring up of regrowth. And I know my shedding isn't completely over so I shaved my head slick bald until it's over. Lol I'm a woman and I'm looking into wigs but right now I'm rocking the bald look and my husband said I'm still beautiful so I'm good.
@Dermot Fitzpatrick okay I definitely will! I just needed some health insurance, I finally got some. Hey btw my last name is also Fitzpatrick. But I married into that last name.
Wow, That was A Brave move. I have considered doing the same thing but I would first have to find some good wigs. I don't look good in bald or short hair.... I had the delta variant in October. my thick hair is probably 3/4 gone now. I am so happy to read that you have baby hairs already coming in.... We all have hope!
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Hi! So it's been 5 months since you commented and I am just curious how much regrowth you've had since then? Thanks in advance! :)
How are you?
The hair loss is a stressor in itself. A Catch-22.
I experienced this after Covid. My hair dresser even noticed it. She said her mom went thru the same thing. Also, I am a 3rd shift worker and have poor sleep hygiene. It has been growing back.....thank goodness. I have been wondering about this topic. Thank you!!
I'm so grateful to this doctor and for all of you out there commenting. I had covid for a month and about two months later started losing my hair. It's been going on for almost a month now and it's not looking good. I cry a lot and worry whether it will stop before I become bald.. It is comforting to hear your stories and to know that I am not alone and my distress is normal. I now have hope that my hair will recover even though the months ahead may be awful. I've never worn a wig but guess it may become necessary.😔 Thank you all and may we have strength to get through this..This too shall pass
I’m 60 years old and just grew my hair back out after cutting it super short two years ago so I could grow in my new natural gray color…. which I receive a lot of compliments on… and now… sigh… losing quite a bit of it… wondering if I might need to cut it super short again. I need to look at the positive side… if hair loss is my only long lasting symptom… I have a lot to be grateful for. You are not alone. And, I’m learning what this is and that I’m not alone! We got this!!! ☺️👍❤️
God bless you for posting this video! I had a severe case of covid from mid September through mid-october and started losing my hair after Thanksgiving. It started when I shampooed and large handfuls were coming out! Yes it was very disheartening and depressing but after watching your informative video I feel my spirits have been lifted and My Hope restored that this too shall pass. I have shared this with another friend who recently contracted covid (even after being vaccinated). I look forward to watching your other videos regarding hair regrowth. Again God bless you and thank you so much ❤️
THIS!!!! Explains so much! I suffer from life crippling anxiety and I got COVID a few months ago and have been visiting my doctor more than usual due to sensitive scalp and weird sensation. I keep thinking I have some sort of cancer or tumor. (don’t we all?) And I really can’t believe you mentioned this. Thank you!!!!
Thank You so much for both the advise on hair loss as well as sleep hygiene. Also thanks for being a constant advocate on the dire psychological effects of hair loss. It often feels like only those suffering 😓know this to be true. 🙏🥰.
I am so glad I stumbled across this video. It gives me answers and hope. I got out of the shower and bawled my eyes out as clumps of hair fell from my already fine hair. I had CoVid in October and I’ve been going through hair loss and major digestive issues. It’s so stressful and upsetting. Thank you for clarifying what’s going on and giving us hope that it may be temporary. It makes me furious that no one will be held accountable for this virus after all the damage it’s done around the world.
Same! 🥺
Me too had in Dec and in Feb it started!!! I'm so upset but I pray it'll come back...doesn't help my husband is going through chemo..ugh...I hope everyone on here gets better soon! 🙏🙏
I love that you mention sleep. Sleep & nervous system regulation is still so underrated and often left out when talking about recovering from health issues. Thank you.
I've lost 1/3rd of my hair over the last 1.5 months. I can't stand it, it causes it's own stress. I am glad to hear that it's normal and non scarring. I am doing PRP & minoxodil. Thank you for sharing this info!!!
Did it help ?
What is PRP?
Yay, I’ve requested this video twice from you because I was going through it and I knew others would be, too. From the comments, it’s obvious. My hair loss is finally slowing now that I’m 4 months out from covid.
I told my dermatologist my hair feels like it's losing density and she immediately said I "probably" have androgenetic alopecia and suggested clobetasol shampoo and minoxidil. Didn't ask me any hair or health history questions, look at my scalp or do a pull test. Felt like she just wanted to move on to the next appointment.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us!
I’m 47 with naturally thick silver white hair.
I have experienced 3 major hair shedding events in my life and it’s really scary. It would come out in clumps when I washed it or brushed it.
The first time was after I had my son ~ which was normal and expected so I didn’t worry.
The second time was when my ex husband and I were getting divorced. I didn’t realize that stress affected hair loss that much. I just thought it was because of all of the weight I lost so quickly. Then I stopped using the WEN shampoo and later found out that people were suing because of hair loss. I just thought it was that.
Last summer (2020) I had a surgery that went very wrong and I wound up in a coma for a week and in the hospital for 5 weeks. My pain doctor put me on Lyrica and by October I had horrible acne and major hair loss. I had a long Bob haircut and what fell out at that length was bigger than a golf ball ~ and that’s just what I saved from brushing and washing my hair ~ not what just fell out on it’s own.
Now it all makes perfect sense!
I shared it with my sister who is under a lot of stress right now and losing her hair.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
My hair has all grown back but since I chopped it all off last year, it’s still a pixie cut because it’s so easy!!! 😜🤣
Thank you so much for explaining this. I had Covid a couple months ago, got over it then caught a seasonal flu. After getting over the viruses I noticed my hair shedding more than normal. My hair is probably 1/3 the thickness it was prior to having caught covid. I see new hair growth falling out too, it’s scary. Thank you again, I’m encouraged that I probably won’t become prematurely bald. I just subscribed, thank you again.
Thank you Dr Dray for doing this video. I am in the UK and finding it really hard even to get my GP (doctor) to believe my hair is falling out as much as i am saying. I had covid, along with my husband and 2 teenagers, in October 2021. I suffered worse than them, had severe fever for 2 weeks and each night the sweats were horrendous. Between us, we were changing sheets each day as they were soaked. 3 months on and 2 weeks ago, i noticed my hair was coming out alot more than normal. I have fine frizzy hair which is almost down to my waist. I spoke to my GP and she said basically it was the stress my body was under when I had covid. At the time, i didn't have any scalp pain but now i do. My scalp feels like a burning and tends to go when i put my head under the shower. This week alone I have filled a small plastic bag (in the UK we call them sandwich bags) with my hair. The hairloss is being noticed all the time. I have cried, i feel angry. Should I be minimising my washing my brushing?
Had Covid in June with mild symptoms and recovered thankfully quickly in about 14-16 days. I had to chop off my hair a week ago that I’ve been growing my entire life up to right under my shoulders, bc the shedding was getting uncontrollable and half my hair had looked visibly thinner. Thanks for the information.
How does it look now
Honestly one of the only people I trust to give me complete and thorough information.
I’ve lost like 3/5ths of my hair after I contracted Covid. But in the same year I left my spouse. I think I’ve just been so anxious that it’s caused me to lose a ton of hair.
Not only have a been stressed but losing this much hair has made me feel even worse. :(
Well, it's been over a year and my hair doesn't go back to normal, only worsens. The dermatologists I went to are useless - they refuse to do a biopsy or do any treatment because 'there could be hundreds of causes for telogen effluvium, we just don't know, so no way to treat it'.
Excellent video with very important information and suggestions for dealing with hair loss, anxiety and lack of sleep as they relate to the COVID Pandemic. Thank You Dr. Dray ❤️
I have had many many stressful events in my life and none of them triggered hair loss like post covid. It is unnerving to say the least but I’m accepting that there’s not much I can do about it except to take care of myself and be patient.
Huge stress. Losses of friendships due to politics and pandemic. Caregiving. Sleep deprived. Medical diagnoses. Hair stopped growing 8 months ago. Then started shedding all over.
Face it. Stress (national/global politics in past 5+ years) has been going on for much longer than the pandemic.
Thank you so much for this! I went through this for a few months this year after bing hospitalized due to Covid and sepsis. I was actually giving a friend some advice on this earlier this week. I’m going to have to tell her to watch this video. Thanks again
I’m so glad you posted this. I had COVID in the beginning of June and it was only around the last two months that I began experiencing heavy hair loss. I wasn’t aware of this as a side effect when it originally began and it was concerning to suddenly be losing so much hair. I originally was tested by my doctor for thyroid issues and everything came back fine, other than having a low white blood cell count. My hair stylist also mentioned several of her clients experiencing this as well. So crazy how COVID affects the body short-term and long-term.
It's a man-manipulated corona (cold) virus, that is a Bioweapon, so we have to expect some nasty side effects.
@@carrier7399 I am afraid there´s more to come.
I had Covid early October of last year and started noticing my hair shedding more then the norm the middle of November. We’re now in April and my hair has finally stopped coming out in clumps and has returned to its normal shedding cycle!! I’m also noticing alot of regrowth. I’m so glad the worst is behind me…. Looking forward to thicker hair again!!
When did you notice it slowing down in shedding?
That's awesome. 👍 I'm glad for you.
@@brianb3659 probably in April or before.
Dr Dray is the only one who explains things that we can all understand
Thank you Dr. Dray for this informative video. I had Covid in May 2020 and was hospitalized for 2 weeks with Covid pneumonia. I was unable to get vaccinated afterwards because I had chronic bronchitis for the next 13 months then got the Delta Variant and was hospitalized for almost a month last July-August. After finally coming home, 3 days later, I was rushed back to the hospital when my oxygen level dipped to 59% . I was admitted again with another case of pneumonia---bacterial this time. Eventually I was released to go home with a pic line and my husband was trained to administer my very strong IV antibiotics. I've been basically in self imposed quarantine ever since. Today is my 2 week post 2nd vaccine day!!! Finally But I've already had bronchitis 3 times since I came home late August. Sigh!!! My hair started coming out after my first Covid pneumonia experience and had finally stopped shedding so excessively when I got Covid #2. Now, my hair is so thin you can see my scalp especially around my face and crown. I have collected 2 sandwich size ziplock bags PACKED with hair that came out from normal brushing just over the last few weeks. I did not know sleep deprivation can also increase my shedding. I rarely get to sleep before 4 to 5 am. I just cannot turn off my brain. I have flashbacks of my time in ICU and the machines etc. The high flow oxygen machine I was on for 2 weeks ruined my teeth as well. Ten of my upper teeth are loose and I had to have a bone graft surgery a month ago and now one side of my teeth has shifted so much I cannot get my teeth together on that side which means I'm loosing weight because eating is so difficult and painful. It has affected my emotional and mental health as much as physical. It helped me tremendously just having you AFFIRM the struggle me and thousands of others are going through post Covid. THANK YOU.
I'm so sorry Teresa. You got it so bad. Sending you love and prayers ❤
Very sorry you've had such a terrible time... Wishing you healing and full recovery...
Oh my gosh I'm so very sorry for all you've been through! You've given me some perspective on this. I will worry less about my hair loss and pray for protection for all of us. I pray for your recovery! May God look after you.
Thank you for this video. This is the first video I have seen addressing hair loss after having covid. I battled with the GI symptoms of covid and had a fever of 101 for a little over 2 weeks. Experienced hair loss after that. Thankfully, my hair has grown back on its own. I thought I was the only one out there that had the hair loss. It is reassuring that I am not alone..
For how long did your hair fall out??
To my knowledge, I have not had COVID but I do experience stress, sleep poorly, and took all the vaccines. My hair loss seemed to occur a few months after my first shot. Because I was getting boosters, I noticed it was just a continual loss of hair. Anyone else experience this? I am trying to be hopeful….
It's been a year since you posted this, but I think the vaccine is a definite contributor to my hair loss that has been going on for 3 years. It's really bad right now after a bout in January with something that was an extreme respiratory sickness. I think it may have been covid, but my tests were all way outdated, and I couldn't make myself go see my doc until the worst of it was over. By then, it was too late to test. I only had the first shot and the booster. I will never take another shot! This whole covid thing has been a wild ride, and in my opinion, a totally unnecessary one!!
Can’t thank you enough for addressing this issue. My hair has been my jewel crown all my life. Curly, lots of it, super silky and bouncy when round brushed. Then I lost my dad to colon cancer in 2018 and I was devastated. A few months later my hair loss stated. Then Covid hit in 2020. In 2021, we sold our home of over 20 years to move out of state. I immediately regretted it. So, after much stress and anguish and with the help of a therapist, (first time ever!), we moved back and had to buy again. Then I got Covid twice. Now my hair is half the density, doesn’t curl anything like before and so dry and brittle. I just want my pre-2018 hair back! 😔
I was in the ICU for 2 weeks with Covid double pneumonia in September. My hair is now falling out in clumps and it’s awful. Thank you for this!!
I noticed in November I was shedding way more than normal. I had covid this past August. Didn't have to be hospitalized, thanks to God. This all makes sense now. Need to get into better sleeping habits and manage my stress better. Perfect timing making this video Dr. Dray. Thank you. ❤
I had covid in August and hair loss in November too! Mine has gotten better. I hope yours has as well.
@@wendyj.3858 how long were you shedding for?
Completely understand how you feel. I had thick hair all my life and now I feel like my head is practically naked. I never thought my hair would be so fine to the point I could see my scalp. I cry every day as I see more fall out.
So nice to know I’m finally not alone and there a whole community that is going through this with me and that I can talk to.
So sorry you're going through this. I hope it gets better for you.
Wow, reading these comments, it's scary so many are dealing with this. I first heard of it on a neighborhood FB group where people were talking about lingering symptoms they had after having recovered from Covid. Hair loss was one. Really happy to know that it is only temporary, but still devastating for those who are going through it I'm sure.
Thank you Dr. Dray. You have made feel somewhat at ease about this extremely upsetting hair loss.
This video couldn’t be more time appropriate, for the last 4 weeks I’ve experienced a lot of shedding, I was distraught and in tears because I couldn’t find a reason why. This video gave me so much clarity! Thank you Andrea. I already have my derm appointment
Dermatologist are worthless all they told me was to use rogaine
Same!
@@deborahbraswell1510 my hair dresser knew more.
I have lupus. Had mild Covid in October / November 2021. High stress, not vax, scalp pain, loosing my curl, and hair thinning. This was informative. Thank you again!
yes, this is very helpful. in the last three months, i started a new job doing a graveyard shift, and it changed my sleeping pattern drastically that i noticed i was having hair loss that started two months after i started my new job. i was only able to sleep about 4-5 hrs each day and i believe it was the lack of sleep that causes my hair loss. i'm just grateful to know that it's going to regrow after i am fully adjusted to my schedule. thank you, Dr. Gray for this very informative video. God bless you.
Thanks for your video as it's helped to reassure me that my covid hair loss will reverse itself. Love and blessings to all going through this ❣
Thank you for this! I have experienced this as well. I’ve lost 50% of my hair after Covid. Very stressful, but I have baby hair coming in now thank goodness. I really enjoy your videos, thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I was diagnosed with COVID in August and started losing my hair in November, with the addition of scalp pain. This video have helped give me a direction to go and has helped my stress over this condition.
Same here.
I too had Covid in August. I had an elective day surgery August 5th. Got covid August 12th. Started noticing my hair shedding in October. I have (had) thick hair. Thankfully I had enough hair to not lose all of it. It has been stressful. It has finally slowed down. I notice less and less hair loss. I have baby hairs growing along my hairline. I am hoping it grows back the way it used to be.
Hands down the best detailed video on this topic. Thank you!!!
I really appreciate finding your video it’s comforting to hear that the hair can grow back and some people are already at that stage ( read some of the reviews) but again thank you for taking the time to share some very needed information Lord bless everyone these are definitely some trying times but be of good courage that the best is still to come and sooner than we think so don’t lose hope everyone 🥰🙌🙏
Wow! This explains a lot. Our family of four had covid in August and I have been shedding terribly for months. It has finally slowed down. Our family doctor has done some blood work to check other things as well.
Thanks for the video!
How many months did yours shed? I have covid in august too and it’s been falling out for about three months now and still falling out like crazy.🥲
Oh my gosh, so glad you are talking about this. Takes so long to get into my dermatologist. I lost a lot of weight and then got covid, so my hair is really not having a good time lol. Thank you!
So I’m gonna central worker who made it three years without getting Covid. Unvaccinated as I am allergic to PEG. I got Covid on December 18. I was sick for about two days and then fast forward 10 days later I actually got the flu and was extremely sick for about three days. It’s now March and I have been experiencing the hair fine right from the root at a alarming rate. I have gotten my blood work done and my hormones checked possibly they are saying it’s menopause but who knows. All I know is that it’s extremely disheartening and doctors really don’t know what’s going on. Thank you for your video
Thank you! I was in tears from the beginning of your video where you said it probablywasn'tpermanent! You gave me hope!