NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Just as we’ve seen long-haul symptoms linger after a COVID-19 infection, one distressing complaint that’s becoming increasingly common is post-COVID hair loss.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we understand how emotionally draining it can be to see your hair shed in clumps weeks—or even months—after recovering from COVID-19.
Our integrative medical team helps patients uncover the underlying reasons for hair loss and restore hair growth naturally and holistically.
Post-COVID hair loss typically presents as telogen effluvium, a condition where stress (physical or emotional) pushes a large number of hair follicles into the resting phase, causing excessive shedding 1–3 months later.
You may notice:
In most cases, no—post-COVID hair loss is not permanent.
But full recovery depends on what’s driving the problem: nutrient depletion, stress, hormonal imbalance, inflammation, or autoimmunity.
At Patients Medical, we address these root causes and guide you through a restorative, integrative treatment plan that promotes regrowth and resiliency.
Functional medicine helps us answer the critical question: “Why is this happening?”
Here are the most common root causes we see:
To uncover the true cause of your hair loss, we offer comprehensive lab testing, including:
We design personalized diets rich in hair-building nutrients:
Intravenous infusions deliver nutrients directly into your bloodstream to support scalp circulation and follicle repair. Popular blends include:
We prescribe physician-monitored supplements such as:
Chronic stress is a major disruptor of hair cycles. We provide:
Depending on the severity, we may recommend:
James, age 41, came to us 4 months after recovering from COVID-19. She was experiencing:
After 10 weeks of our care plan, which included:
Asha’s shedding decreased dramatically, and within 4 months, she had visible new growth and restored hair thickness.
Not usually. Most cases are reversible, but recovery time and results vary based on your individual root causes.
Hair regrowth typically begins 2–3 months after treating the underlying issue and can continue for 6–12 months.
Absolutely. Emotional and physical stress (like illness) is a primary trigger of telogen effluvium.
Iron, zinc, vitamin D, biotin, and protein are essential.
Sometimes. It may indicate thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disorders, or nutrient deficiencies.
We go beyond shampoos or prescriptions—we identify the root causes and treat the body holistically.
Yes. We provide PRP, microneedling, red light therapy, and botanical scalp treatments.
Yes. Our care plans are customized for both men and women experiencing hair loss.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills. Many labs are partially reimbursed.
Yes. Even delayed-onset hair loss can be reversed with the right support.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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