Can postpartum hair loss be recovered?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on December 24, 2024
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Postpartum hair loss generally recovers over time. Many young women experience more hair loss after childbirth compared to usual, making the hair appear sparser. This is due to the influence of hormones during pregnancy, which causes many hair follicles to enter a resting phase. After this resting phase, hair loss occurs. This condition is usually more noticeable within six months after childbirth and tends to gradually return to normal from six months to a year postpartum, with most women experiencing a recovery. In daily life, it's important to rest, enhance nutrition, eat fresh vegetables and protein-rich foods, and improve overall immunity. It is also important to check for and correct any anemia.

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Is it useful to take calcium tablets for postpartum hair loss?

Eating calcium tablets is useful for postpartum hair loss. A lack of calcium can also cause hair loss, and calcium tablets can effectively provide the calcium needed by the body. 99% of the calcium in the human body is found in teeth and bones, and if not paid attention to, calcium deficiency is not the main cause of hair loss. Clinically, it is mainly caused by changes in hormone levels in the body and some emotional and psychological factors. Therefore, taking calcium tablets is useful for postpartum hair loss, but it is necessary to identify some related factors causing the hair loss. It's important to maintain a good mood, strengthen nutrition, massage the scalp with a wooden comb, or rhythmically tap the head to promote blood circulation in the scalp.

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Does kidney deficiency type hair loss cause an itchy scalp?

Hair loss caused by kidney deficiency generally causes an itchy scalp because, during hair loss, the scalp lacks nutrition, leading also to a significant amount of dandruff, which results in itching. It is advised to consistently manage this condition in everyday life. To treat kidney deficiency, one can promptly take medications for effective and quick treatment. Dietary adjustments, such as including leeks, Chinese yam, and goji berries, can also significantly help in replenishing kidney deficiency and effectively managing the condition. Additionally, engaging in moderate physical exercise can help increase resistance.

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How to prevent postpartum hair loss

Postpartum, many women experience hair loss, which is primarily due to hormonal changes in the body after childbirth and the influence of mental factors during the postpartum period. These can disrupt the body's metabolism and lead to a lack of nutrients in the scalp, making hair loss more likely. Therefore, it is crucial to rest adequately after childbirth, avoid overexertion, maintain a relaxed and happy mood, and develop healthy living habits. It is important to improve nutrition by eating foods rich in protein and vitamins, and to avoid perming or dyeing hair, especially during breastfeeding. When using shampoo, choose safe products and do not scrub too hard, and also avoid prolonged exposure of the hair to the sun.

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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.

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How to treat oily hair and hair loss?

For greasy hair accompanied by hair loss, clinically diagnosed as seborrheic hair loss, it is due to the seborrheic dermatitis foundation, followed by subsequent hair loss symptoms. The key is to strengthen the skin's oil control and cleanliness, combined with the use of selenium disulfide cleansers or coal tar to wash the scalp. Avoid spicy and high-calorie foods, eat more green vegetables and rough fiber, etc. Oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, cysteine tablets, and vitamin B6 tablets can be taken. For the hair loss area, topical applications such as Seven-Ingredient Curcumin Vines Rub, Compound Indomethacin Tincture, and 5% Minoxidil Spray can be used. Usually, do not stay up late, maintain regular daily routines, and keep an optimistic mood, which is conducive to the balance of sebum and hair regeneration. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)