Hair Loss/Burning Itching Scalp after Covid

Posted by CrazyGranny @shelleyr, Jan 5 1:37pm

The folks here have been so sweet and helpful with my questions, so I'm posing a new concern today. On top of the extreme fatigue and breathing issues, I also developed Rosacea after Covid. I've read that is another strange, but fairly common symptom.

Within the past month though, my hair is starting to fall out and my scalp burns and itches like crazy. It feels almost like my entire head is bruised and tender when I touch it. Then yesterday, I woke up with tiny bumps all over the back of my neck that burn and itch.

This is getting crazy! It's been nearly 2 years since I had Covid and, no matter what I do or what supplements I take, symptoms get worse or new ones pop up. Is anyone else having hair and scalp issues like this?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 15 5:56pm

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- Post COVID hair loss: Will it grow back? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-covid-hair-loss/
- Does anyone have problems with hair loss with post-COVID?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-have-problems-with-hair-loss-with-post-covid/

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suzianne | @suzianne | Jan 16 9:14am

I have had Covid four times and had four Covid shots. I have been shedding hair for over five years now. My daughter is a hair stylist and has told me that several of her clients have been shedding hair as well. We are calling it Covid Shed. I find my hair everywhere, clothes, carpet, in my food, car seats, etc. Basically it sheds on anything around me. I take many vitamins along with my prescribed medications. I welcome any suggestions.