What department should I go to for hair loss?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on June 01, 2025
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Hair loss can be caused by many reasons. This condition falls under the category of dermatology and can be fully treated in the dermatology department of regular hospitals. The main causes of this disease are often related to a lack of vitamins and trace elements. Some patients suffer from anemia, or frequently experience anxiety, stress, and poor mood leading to hormonal imbalances. Once this disease occurs, it is crucial to identify the causes and treat them accordingly. Generally, it is recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and reduce salt intake. Engaging in regular exercise to boost the immune system, using a massage stick to tap the scalp to promote local blood circulation can also be beneficial for hair growth. It is advisable to avoid staying up late, feeling anxious or stressed to prevent hormonal imbalances.

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What to do about hair loss during menopause?

Hair loss during menopause requires attention to nutrition. It is important to consume protein-rich foods to ensure hair nourishment. Additionally, consuming B vitamins like vitamin B2, B6, and B12 can help reduce oiliness and follicle clogging in the hair. It is also important to enhance iron absorption and metabolic nutrition to avoid damage to hair follicles and hair itself. Proper hair care is crucial: maintain cleanliness and protect the scalp, and avoid frequent hair perming and dyeing that could damage the hair. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can also be used to target treatment based on differential diagnosis, including taking specific pre-prepared TCM formulas like nourishing blood and generating essence capsules. When going outdoors, it is also important to protect against sun exposure to prevent hair damage and reduce hair loss. Moreover, it is beneficial to maintain a positive mood, regularly massage the scalp, and avoid staying up late.

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Can postpartum hair loss grow back?

Postpartum hair loss can occur but it typically grows back. This type of hair loss is mainly due to the decline in estrogen and progesterone levels in women after childbirth, which causes the hair follicles to lose some nourishment, leading to hair loss. Additionally, the stress, fatigue, and emotional instability that often follow childbirth can also contribute to postpartum hair loss. Generally, postpartum hair loss stops about six months after childbirth. Through proper postpartum care, getting adequate rest, improving nutrition, and maintaining a good mood, the hair generally grows back quickly.

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Why does kidney qi deficiency cause hair loss?

Hair loss caused by insufficient kidney qi is mostly due to poor digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, which means nutrients cannot keep up, leading to hair loss. To address kidney qi deficiency, you can consume foods like dates, brown sugar, adzuki beans, Chinese yam, and coix seed in your regular diet. These can effectively help replenish kidney qi and improve symptoms. Additionally, consuming more leeks, spring onions, or taking medication that supplements kidney qi can effectively treat the condition. It is also important to rest more, avoid frequent masturbation, and not engage in excessive sexual activity to avoid aggravating the condition. Most importantly, avoid staying up late.

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Will postpartum lactation hair loss improve after weaning?

Mothers experiencing hair loss during breastfeeding usually find that this issue alleviates after they stop nursing. As hormone levels gradually return to normal, coupled with ensuring ample sleep and improved nutrition, hair loss will also start to lessen. In daily life, mothers should eat nutrient-rich foods, including items like walnuts and black sesame seeds, which are beneficial for hair growth. Additionally, choosing the right shampoo can help reduce irritation to the hair follicles and alleviate hair loss. If hair loss remains severe after weaning, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist at a hospital.

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Will hair regrow after hair loss from scalp ringworm?

Scalp ringworm causes hair loss, and whether hair will regrow depends on the severity and specific type of scalp ringworm. There are generally four types of scalp ringworm: yellow ringworm, white ringworm, black dot ringworm, and kerion. White ringworm is primarily caused by infection from Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypsum, or Trichophyton violaceum. It is common in school-aged children, starting with small clustered papules that quickly expand outward into round or oval shapes covered with gray-white scale. Hair affected by white ringworm protrudes 2-4 millimeters above the scalp before breaking off. This type of ringworm does not destroy the hair follicles, so it does not cause permanent hair loss. After treatment, no scars are left, and hair can regrow in the affected area. Yellow ringworm, commonly known as bald ringworm, affects hair follicles and destroys them, leading to significant permanent hair loss and leaving behind atrophic scars. Hair will not regrow after healing from this type of ringworm. Black dot ringworm is now less common. It directly affects the hair follicles, characterized by hair breaking off shortly after emerging, leaving black dot-like stumps at the follicle openings. As this is a type of fungal infection, the prognosis includes localized hair loss and spot-like atrophic scars; hence, hair will not regrow in these areas. Kerion is a more severe outbreak where honeycomb-like pus pockets are formed at the follicle openings, allowing pus to be expressed. Triggering bacterial infections can also lead to abscesses. This type also destroys hair follicles, resulting in permanent hair loss and scarring, without regrowth of hair.