If you are having issues with hair loss since the beginning of the pandemic, you are not alone. Our hair grows in different stages, and many factors contribute to regular and aggravated hair loss.

Skin and hair experts agree that lockdowns have made people more aware of their hair and skin issues. You can blame stress during this pandemic situation for your hair fall though, whether you had the virus or not. Although, remember that losing up to 100 hairs daily is considered normal.

Hair fall is a common result among those who have had COVID. The good thing is that it is temporary. The hair cycle comprises three stages— the growing phase, the resting phase, and the shedding phase. The hair that you see fall when you wash or comb your hair is shedding hair and up to 15 percent of our hair is in this stage at any time. The rest of the hair is in the growing phase and resting phase. In case of a stressful event, either physical or mental stress for the body, up to 50 percent of the hair in the growing phase goes into the shedding phase, leading to excessive hair fall. Temporary hair loss has been a common occurrence since 2020. Common triggering events are fever, severe infections, major surgery, and physical or emotional stress. Obesity is another reason that leads to hormonal imbalances which can lead to hair loss, as most scalp hairs have hormone receptors.

This shedding usually occurs post the first three months after a stressful event, not immediately. Doctors have also seen patients who have recovered from COVID experience heavy hair fall because, in addition to low immunity and heavy medication, patients also have the stress of infecting loved ones.

Worry not, as this hair loss is temporary as all the hair that sheds off comes back. With the right supplements and hair growth serums to treat it, your hair will recover in a couple of months. If this stage continues beyond six months, it can continue for years. It’s best to consult your doctor to check for deficiencies and help your body heal itself and your hair back. Eating antioxidant-rich food is also necessary, so are nourishing hair treatments to keep your hair strong, and detangling serums such as Livon, which helps avoid more hair fall due to breakage. Exercising and eating healthy will give you a good immune system. And when the health is good, problems related to hair fall, such as stressors can be minimized. Since nutritional deficiency can also cause hair fall, it is important to have a balanced diet that gives you enough carbs, good fats, and protein (since hair is made of protein). If your diet is a cause, correcting your eating habits will improve the condition. You need to de-stress. Get involved in a good hobby or do yoga or meditation to minimize the effect of stressors. Choose the right products, keep hair procedures to a minimum.