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

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on April 21, 2025
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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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Can kidney deficiency hair loss be treated by simply nourishing the kidneys?

Kidney deficiency type hair loss is caused by kidney deficiency and a shortage of kidney essence, leading to hair loss. It can also be caused by excessive physical exhaustion, mental stress, and a deficiency of trace elements within the body. Diet adjustments can be made to address this, such as supplementing with collagen-rich foods including black sesame, black beans, wood ear mushrooms, and goji berries. It's important to maintain a pleasant mood, relax, eat less spicy and stimulating foods, ensure adequate sleep, avoid overexertion and staying up late, and refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol. Supplementing with vitamins is also beneficial.

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What are the reasons for frequent urination and hair loss in women?

Common causes of frequent urination and hair loss in women are as follows: First, frequent urination in women can be seen in normal physiological conditions, but it could also be caused by pathological changes. A normal physiological occurrence generally happens when there is excessive water intake over a short period, leading to frequent urination. Pathological frequent urination is commonly caused by diseases such as ureteral stones, cystitis, and urethritis. These conditions can stimulate the bladder or urethral mucosa, causing symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. Patients will urinate frequently, but the volume of urine each time is not large, and there may be a stinging or burning sensation in the urethra during urination. Second, hair loss in women may occur due to long-term lack of sleep and other poor lifestyle habits, such as smoking and excessive drinking.

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Can kidney deficiency type hair loss heal itself?

Kidney deficiency hair loss cannot heal by itself; it requires regular diet adjustments or the use of medications that supplement kidney deficiency for effective treatment. Do not let it heal on its own, as neglecting it might worsen the condition and lead to other symptoms, so timely treatment is crucial. Foods that supplement kidney deficiency, such as leeks, white radishes, donkey-hide gelatin, and goji berries, should be consumed regularly as they can effectively help in replenishing kidney deficiency and improve symptoms. It is also very important to rest adequately, avoid excessive fatigue, and most importantly, avoid staying up late.

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Can anxiety-induced hair loss heal itself?

Hair loss caused by anxiety, if mild, generally only requires mood improvement for healing. Moreover, one must avoid staying up late, as frequently doing so can weaken one's constitution and aggravate the condition. Therefore, it is advisable to include foods like black sesame and walnuts in one’s diet, as they are beneficial for hair conditioning and can significantly improve the situation. Engaging in more physical exercises is also recommended, as it can effectively increase resistance and help alleviate symptoms.

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Postpartum hair loss is related to what?

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.