Welcome to another episode of 2 Minute Tuesdays. Does having alopecia areata make us more susceptible to the coronavirus or COVID-19?
Everyone is individual. Our lifestyles will determine whether we are more at risk, but simply having alopecia areata does not make us more susceptible to getting it. If you have other underlying conditions, are on immunosupressants like Methotrexate or Xeljanz, to treat your alopecia, your system is suppressed and potentially more compromised.
Consult the CDC for more information, and always consult with your physician for more specifics. This and the information here is not to be used in place of advice from a medical professional, but rest easy in knowing that alopecia areata alone does not make you a happy host for COVID-19.
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