How to nourish through diet for postpartum hair loss?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on February 07, 2025
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When experiencing postpartum hair loss, women should enhance their nutrition by consuming more iron-rich foods, such as soybeans, black beans, seafood, spinach, and red beans, all of which contain abundant iron. Iron deficiency after childbirth is also related to the occurrence of anemia. Additionally, consuming plenty of protein-rich foods is essential, particularly since the growth of hair needs the amino acid cysteine. Therefore, it's indispensable to supplement proteins. In everyday life, one can eat chicken, beef, eggs, milk, and soy products, which all are rich in high-quality plant proteins and are excellent choices. Moreover, it’s beneficial to eat a moderate amount of iodine-containing foods, such as kelp and seaweed.

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What to do about hair loss due to insufficient Qi and blood?

When the body shows signs of insufficient qi and blood, accompanied by hair loss, it is necessary to timely tonify qi and nourish blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hair is the surplus of blood, meaning that hair needs the nourishment of qi and blood to appear lustrous. At this time, it is necessary to timely tonify qi and nourish blood. Astragalus, Codonopsis, Angelica, and Goji berries stewed in pigeon soup can be used. Among them, Astragalus and Codonopsis can benefit qi and strengthen the spleen; Angelica and Goji berries can nourish yin and enrich blood; pigeon meat is rich in nutrients and is easy to digest and absorb. With consistent use over a period, it can replenish the body's insufficient qi and blood, thus reducing the occurrence of hair loss. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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Can hair transplantation be done for hair loss due to kidney deficiency?

Hair loss caused by kidney deficiency cannot be effectively treated by simply transplanting hair, as the transplanted hair will still fall out. Therefore, this method is not ideal. It is recommended to first treat the kidney deficiency. Effective improvement of hair loss symptoms can be achieved by timely treatment of kidney deficiency. Initially, this can be addressed through diet, by eating foods such as leeks and Chinese yam, which can effectively help nourish the kidney. Additionally, consuming black sesame seeds and walnuts can also help improve symptoms of hair loss.

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What should a woman do about kidney deficiency and hair loss?

For women experiencing hair loss due to kidney deficiency, it is advisable to first address the symptoms of kidney deficiency for effective treatment. Kidney deficiency is generally divided into kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency, so it is essential to first determine the specific type of kidney deficiency causing the hair loss. Targeted treatment can then be pursued through medication, which can significantly aid in preventing further hair loss. Additionally, incorporating foods like walnuts, black sesame seeds, and Chinese yam into the diet can effectively help reduce symptoms of hair loss and also replenish kidney deficiency, leading to improvement. Drinking some milk before bed can also be beneficial.

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When does postpartum hair loss start?

Postpartum hair loss generally begins one to three months after childbirth, gradually leading to noticeable hair loss. This is primarily due to hormonal changes in postpartum women, with a decrease in estrogen accelerating the rate of hair loss. Additionally, postpartum women are often physically weaker, with deficiencies in vital energy and blood leading to insufficient nourishment to the scalp, thereby worsening the hair loss. The condition is usually most severe three to four months after childbirth. From six to twelve months postpartum, this phenomenon generally gradually subsides, and if it is not too severe, treatment may not be necessary.

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Does high blood lipid cause hair loss?

Hair loss mainly involves the following aspects: the first is seborrheic hair loss, the second is pathological hair loss, the third is chemical hair loss, the fourth is physical hair loss, the fifth is nutritional hair loss, the sixth is obesity-related hair loss, and the seventh is hereditary hair loss. Among these seven types, the first, seborrheic hair loss, generally features thick oily secretions on the scalp, with hair being shiny, sparse, and fine. Another type is obesity-related hair loss, where a large amount of saturated fatty acids metabolized in the body produce waste that clogs hair follicles, leading to hair loss. These two types of hair loss may be somewhat related to blood lipids, but there isn’t a direct relationship; it could potentially exacerbate the condition. Under these circumstances, reducing the intake of greasy foods and opting for a light diet can lead to certain improvements. Additionally, high blood lipids and poor blood flow can also affect the scalp’s blood circulation, which might have an impact, but again, there isn't a direct relationship, meaning high blood lipids don’t necessarily cause hair loss.