Covid Hair Loss: Symptoms, Treatment to Promote Regrowth
BY TRYBELLO
Jul 3, 2025
Key Takeaways
- COVID-related hair loss is typically temporary and caused by telogen effluvium, a stress-induced disruption of the hair growth cycle that occurs 2–3 months after infection.
- Excessive shedding (losing more than 100 hairs daily), thinning around the temples, and diffuse hair loss are common symptoms that can last 3–6 months.
- Treatment options include topical minoxidil, scalp care products with natural ingredients, and stress management techniques that help restore normal hair growth cycles.
- Most people see significant regrowth within 6–9 months, but early intervention can help speed up recovery and minimize hair loss.
- Trybello's Hair Helper Spray contains specialized ingredients like oil, caffeine, and biotin specifically formulated to address hair shedding and promote faster regrowth.
COVID Hair Loss Explained
Noticing more hair in your brush or shower drain after recovering from COVID-19? You're not alone. Since the pandemic began, we've seen a significant increase in individuals experiencing hair loss following COVID infection.
This sudden shedding has become one of the most common lingering effects of the virus, causing understandable distress for many.
Telogen Effluvium Basics
What you're experiencing has a name: telogen effluvium. This is a temporary form of hair loss triggered by significant physical or emotional stress on the body. Under normal circumstances, about 85–90% of your hair is in an active growing phase (anagen), while 10–15% is in a resting phase (telogen) before naturally shedding.
When your body undergoes severe stress like fighting a COVID infection, it can push an abnormal number of hairs into that resting phase all at once. This leads to the noticeable shedding you might be experiencing now, typically 2–3 months after the stressful event.
In a cross-sectional study of 198 COVID-19 patients, 48 reported hair loss consistent with telogen effluvium occurring weeks after infection. Researchers observed that elevated proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-6, may disrupt the hair growth cycle and trigger hair loss. The condition was temporary, non-scarring, and resolved on its own over time.
Hair Loss Timeline
Most people notice increased shedding between 2–3 months after their COVID infection, though as mentioned, it can sometimes start earlier. The active shedding phase typically lasts for 3–6 months, with the most noticeable loss occurring in the first few months. During peak shedding, you might lose 300+ hairs daily compared to the normal 50–100 hairs.
By months 6–9, most people begin to see significant regrowth, with small "baby hairs" appearing along the hairline and part lines. Complete recovery usually takes 12–18 months as these new hairs grow to full length.
Remember that everyone's recovery timeline varies based on age, overall health, and how well you're supporting the regrowth process. At Trybello, we've seen that targeted hair care can significantly speed up this recovery process.
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Common Symptoms of COVID Hair Loss
Excessive Shedding Signs
The most noticeable sign is sudden, excessive hair shedding that feels dramatically different from your normal hair loss.
While it's normal to lose 50–100 hairs daily, telogen effluvium can increase this to 300+ hairs per day. You might notice more hair on your pillow in the morning, clogging your shower drain, or collecting on your hairbrush. Many patients report the disturbing experience of pulling out "handfuls" of hair while washing or combing.
Another telltale sign is the presence of a small white bulb at the end of shed hairs, indicating they've been pushed from the telogen phase rather than broken off. If you're experiencing this kind of shedding 2–3 months after COVID recovery, telogen effluvium is likely the culprit.
Pattern Recognition
Unlike pattern baldness which affects specific areas, COVID-related hair loss typically causes diffuse thinning across the entire scalp. However, many people notice it most prominently at the front hairline and temples where thinning becomes most visible. You might observe your part line becoming wider or your ponytail feeling noticeably thinner.
The shedding usually occurs evenly throughout the scalp rather than in patches, which helps distinguish it from other hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
Diffuse Thinning Areas
While telogen effluvium affects the entire scalp, certain areas tend to show more noticeable thinning.
The temporal regions (sides of the forehead) and the crown often appear most affected because hair in these areas tends to be finer and provides less coverage when thinning occurs. Many patients report their hair feeling less dense overall, with increased scalp visibility when hair is parted or pulled back.
Note that telogen effluvium doesn't actually cause baldness, it simply reduces your hair density temporarily by about 30–50%. This means that while your hair may look noticeably thinner, you won't develop completely bald patches as with some other forms of hair loss.
Medical Treatment Options
Minoxidil Benefits
Topical minoxidil (available as Rogaine and other brands) remains the first-line treatment for telogen effluvium, including cases triggered by COVID-19. This FDA-approved medication works by extending the growth phase of hair follicles and increasing blood flow to the scalp, which helps revitalize follicles that have prematurely entered the resting phase.
For optimal results, apply minoxidil to the affected areas twice daily, massaging it gently into the scalp.
Prescription Solutions
In more persistent cases, dermatologists may prescribe oral medications to complement topical treatments. Low-dose oral minoxidil has gained popularity for its convenience and effectiveness, working systemically to promote hair growth throughout the scalp.
Anti-inflammatory medications like low-dose corticosteroids may also be prescribed for short courses to help calm the inflammatory response that can prolong telogen effluvium after COVID-19.
PRP Therapy Results
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as an effective treatment for accelerating recovery from COVID-related hair loss. This procedure involves drawing a small amount of your blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting this platelet-rich plasma into your scalp.
The growth factors in platelets stimulate hair follicles and can help shorten the telogen phase, prompting follicles to enter the growth phase more quickly.
Natural Remedies
While medical treatments offer powerful solutions, many people prefer to start with natural approaches to address COVID-related hair loss. These gentler methods support your body's natural recovery process and can be particularly effective when the shedding is mild to moderate.
Scalp Massage Techniques
Regular scalp massage stimulates blood circulation to hair follicles, delivering more oxygen and nutrients while helping to remove waste products that can hinder growth. Studies show that daily scalp massage can increase hair thickness by promoting the expression of genes related to hair growth.
For best results, use your fingertips (not nails) to apply gentle pressure in circular motions across your entire scalp, focusing extra attention on areas showing the most thinning.
Natural Hair Products
Natural hair growth products like Trybello Hair Helper Spray are specifically formulated to address stress-induced hair loss like what occurs after COVID-19.
This lightweight, leave-in treatment combines natural growth-promoting ingredients like castor oil, caffeine, and biotin to rebalance the scalp microbiome while providing follicles with the nutritional support they need to transition back to the growth phase more quickly.
Stress Management Impact
Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, which directly impacts hair follicle function and can create a frustrating cycle of continued shedding.
Implementing daily stress-reduction practices, even just 10–15 minutes can make a significant difference in your hair recovery timeline. Effective options include meditation, deep breathing exercises, gentle yoga, or simply taking time for activities you enjoy.
Trybello's Comprehensive COVID Hair Recovery Solution
Experiencing hair loss after COVID can feel overwhelming, but at Trybello, we want you to know that recovery is not only possible, it's achievable with the right approach and patience. Our Hair Helper Spray was specifically developed with hair recovery in mind, combining the powers of traditional botanicals with cutting-edge hair science.
Hair Helper Spray combines proven botanicals with modern hair science to support recovery.
We've infused our Bello Hair Helper Spray with rice ferment filtrate (sake) for its proven ability to strengthen hair follicles during recovery phases, caffeine to energize tired follicles and extend their growth cycles, and castor oil to provide deep nourishment without overwhelming fragile new growth.
The unique spray delivery system ensures these recovery-supporting compounds penetrate directly to your scalp where they're needed most. Simply apply to clean, towel-dried hair at least once daily, massage gently with fingertips, and let your hair's natural healing process unfold.
With our 120-day guarantee and thousands of customers who've successfully navigated their post-COVID hair journey with us, you can move forward with confidence, knowing that this challenging chapter will give way to renewed hair health and the return of your natural confidence.
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