BACKGROUND: Several cutaneous manifestations in patients undergoing COVID-19 vaccination have been described in literature.CASE REPORT: Herein, we present a case of alopecia universalis that occurred after the first and second dose of Comirnaty vaccine. A bibliographic search was conducted and a total of 14 studies concerning the association were reviewed.CONCLUSIONS: Given the autoimmune pathogenesis of the disease, we discussed the potential role of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination as a trigger for the development of hair loss. Physicians should be aware of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-related hair loss and properly treat this undesirable effect.
An impressive case of alopecia universalis after COVID-19 vaccination: a coincidental finding or a consequence?
Peterle, L;Macca, L;Li Pomi, F;Borgia, F;Vaccaro, M
2023-01-01
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Several cutaneous manifestations in patients undergoing COVID-19 vaccination have been described in literature.CASE REPORT: Herein, we present a case of alopecia universalis that occurred after the first and second dose of Comirnaty vaccine. A bibliographic search was conducted and a total of 14 studies concerning the association were reviewed.CONCLUSIONS: Given the autoimmune pathogenesis of the disease, we discussed the potential role of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination as a trigger for the development of hair loss. Physicians should be aware of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-related hair loss and properly treat this undesirable effect.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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