Postpartum hair loss starts from when?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on November 04, 2024
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Postpartum hair loss generally occurs around two to three months after childbirth and usually stops on its own within six months, typically not lasting longer than one year. Postpartum hair loss is actually a resting state of the scalp for the mother, and is a physiological phenomenon. There are various reasons for postpartum hair loss, such as insufficient sleep during pregnancy, significant blood loss and anemia during childbirth, and inadequate nutrition during pregnancy. Additionally, hormonal changes during the postpartum period and breastfeeding can also cause hair loss. It is important not to be overly anxious about postpartum hair loss. Paying attention to nutrition and ensuring adequate sleep can help alleviate the condition on its own.

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Written by Du Rui Xia
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Will there definitely be hair loss after childbirth?

Postpartum hair loss is not inevitable, and there is a significant individual difference in the occurrence of postpartum hair loss, including the amount of hair loss, the timing, and the degree of hair loss. Some women do not experience hair loss after childbirth. At this time, care is extremely important. Generally, after giving birth, it is important to ensure sufficient sleep, at least 6 to 8 hours per day, and to enhance nutrition by eating foods rich in protein and vitamins. This can also nourish the scalp, making hair loss less noticeable. Additionally, maintaining a healthy emotional state is important, and adjustments to lifestyle should be made according to individual circumstances. Generally, the hair loss is not severe.

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Can Grade II hair loss due to kidney deficiency heal itself?

For second-degree hair loss due to kidney deficiency, it should be determined based on pathology. After the kidney deficiency is cured, the hair can grow back. If the kidney deficiency is not serious, the hair loss can heal itself. Always pay attention to regular eating habits, rest well, avoid overworking, and do not be too stressed. You can choose traditional Chinese medicine treatments and use medication based on the doctor’s advice to achieve the effect of nourishing the kidneys. Eat more fruits and vegetables, abstain from sexual activity for the time being, and consume foods high in melanin such as black sesame seeds, Polygonum multiflorum, and black beans.

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Written by Qiu Xin Hui
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Can hair loss due to kidney yin deficiency be regenerated?

Hair loss caused by kidney yin deficiency can be regenerated. Kidney yin deficiency mainly refers to the insufficient manifestation of kidney fluids, and so it can be treated by nourishing the kidney yin. To nourish kidney yin in daily life, one should eat more foods that enrich kidney yin, or take some medicines that bolster kidney yin for conditioning. You can choose an over-the-counter medicine like Liuwei Dihuang Pills, but it needs to be taken consistently for a period before effectively improving the symptoms of hair loss. In daily life, you can also eat more softshell turtle, blackfish, etc., which also helps to improve the state of kidney yin deficiency. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)

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What department should I go to for kidney deficiency hair loss?

Kidney deficiency type hair loss, its manifestation is hair loss, and its cause is kidney deficiency. Kidney deficiency is a concept from traditional Chinese medicine. If treatment is required, you should go to the hospital and consult a doctor from the traditional Chinese medicine department. If the department of Chinese medicine is subdivided in detail, we recommend consulting a doctor from the department of internal Chinese medicine. Diagnosis is conducted through four methods: inspection, listening and smelling, inquiry, and pulse-taking. Based on your constitution and symptoms, an appropriate selection of Chinese herbs will be made for treatment and improvement. For kidney deficiency type hair loss, in daily life, you can also pay attention to your diet, eat more kidney-nourishing foods, which can help enhance the treatment effect. (The use of medicines should be under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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Is hair greasy with kidney deficiency type hair loss?

Hair loss caused by kidney deficiency often presents with oily hair because during the hair loss process, problems occur in the subcutaneous hair follicles, causing the hair to become dry or necrotic. As a result, the hair does not grow well. It is recommended to use a suitable shampoo and wash the hair regularly to help improve the condition. Goji berries boiled in water can be applied to the hair to effectively prevent hair loss. Drinking tea made from these berries, or regularly consuming nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, can also be very beneficial for the hair.