We’re learning all the time about the symptoms of Covid-19, and hair loss is now among them. During the last month, those who have recovered have reported hair falling out weeks after other symptoms ended.
And while it may seem trivial given Covid-19 can be a killer, it’s important to appreciate that our hair is an indicator of our health. “In order to understand why health affects hair growth, we must keep in mind hair is not essential to our survival, so when we have a health problem or internal imbalance our hair is the least of our body’s priorities,” says Anabel Kingsley, a consultant trichologist at Philip Kingsley.