Covid and Hair Loss: What This Connection Is Teaching Us About Patient Care

This week on The ND Gap, Jordan dives into one of the most common and emotionally charged concerns clinicians are seeing post-pandemic: hair loss after COVID infection.Using telogen effluvium as a clinical framework, Jordan walks through what the research now shows about COVID-related hair shedding, including timing, prevalence, and why the severity of infection doesn’t predict who will be affected. She explores how metabolic stress, caloric restriction, iron status, and overlapping androgenic hair loss can complicate the clinical picture and patient expectations.More importantly, this episode focuses on how we talk to patients about hair loss. From explaining hair growth cycles and delayed onset to navigating the emotional impact and managing expectations around regrowth timelines, this is a practical conversation about assessment, communication, and partnership in care.----Welcome back to The ND Gap, the podcast about the space between where naturopathic medicine is today and where it needs to go. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Robertson, founder of The Confident Clinician, this show is about legitimizing, strengthening, and ultimately saving Each week, The ND Gap will close the distance with four pillars:Clinical insights grounded in evidenceBusiness strategies for sustainable practicePersonal leadership for growth and resilienceThe voices of NDs who are reshaping what this profession can beWhether you’re a brand-new graduate or a seasoned clinician, this is your space to find strategies you can use right away, inspiration from your peers, and a bigger vision for the future of naturopathic medicine.Because if we want to secure the future of our profession, we can’t wait for it to happen; we have to build it together.When you're ready to join our clinician community, you can learn more at: ⁠www.confidentclinicianclub.com Or by booking a demo with our team HERE. ----Dr. Jordan Robertson is a leader in naturopathic and integrative medicine. She is dedicated to evidence-based healthcare and founded The Confident Clinician, which empowers practitioners with up-to-date research and practical tools. With over 15 years in clinical practice and experience teaching at McMaster University’s Health Sciences program, she bridges the gap between research and real-world application.⁠Follow Dr. Jordan on Instagram