Postpartum hair loss is related to what?

Written by Du Rui Xia
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Updated on February 03, 2025
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Postpartum hair loss is related to changes in hormone levels in women after childbirth. After giving birth, the level of estrogen in the body decreases, causing the hair that was in the growth phase before childbirth to enter the resting phase, and it will begin to fall out after a certain period. Generally, hair loss starts three to five months postpartum and gradually becomes a concern. Additionally, psychological factors can also cause hair loss. For example, mothers may experience mental stress and constant worry, which can affect the quality or quantity of hair. Nutritional deficiencies can also lead to insufficient nourishment for the hair, causing hair loss.

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How to nourish through diet for postpartum hair loss?

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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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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Can hair loss after childbirth grow back?

Many women experience hair loss after giving birth. There are several causes of postpartum hair loss, including hormonal changes in the body postpartum, psychological factors, malnutrition, certain medications, infections, and other diseases. Hair lost after childbirth can regrow. It is important to enhance nutrition by eating more protein-rich and vitamin-rich foods, including fresh vegetables and fruits. Additionally, maintaining an optimistic mood, ensuring emotional well-being, and developing good sleep habits are crucial. It’s also important to balance work and rest to avoid excessive fatigue and to avoid staying up late. Regularly washing the hair and choosing suitable hair care products are also recommended.

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Is postpartum hair loss due to calcium deficiency?

Postpartum hair loss is not largely related to calcium deficiency. The main cause of postpartum hair loss is the rapid decline in estrogen levels in women after giving birth. Normal hair loss involves hairs that are in the catagen (transition) and telogen (resting) phases. Since the hair entering the catagen phase and those entering the growth phase are in a dynamic balance, it is possible to maintain a normal amount of hair. Pathological hair loss is caused by abnormal stimuli, such as high mental stress and hormonal imbalances. When experiencing postpartum hair loss, there is no need to be overly anxious. Generally, this condition gradually improves six months after childbirth. It's important to develop good daily habits, ensure adequate rest, maintain a pleasant mood, and strengthen nutrition.

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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.