Can hair follicles recover from kidney deficiency type hair loss?

Written by Liu Yong
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on February 04, 2025
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The main cause of hair loss due to kidney deficiency is the weakness of the kidneys. We can prevent hair loss by conditioning the kidneys. Kidney deficiency does not cause the death of hair follicles; treating kidney deficiency can improve the condition of hair loss. When hair loss due to kidney deficiency occurs, it should be treated early. Traditional Chinese medicine methods can be used for treatment. Keeping the hair clean and ensuring the hygiene of the hair follicles can help prevent hair loss.

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Do people with kidney-deficiency hair loss need hair transplants?

People with severe hair loss or baldness can choose to have hair transplants based on their individual circumstances; they can either choose to have a hair transplant or not. Having a hair transplant can achieve aesthetic effects. After the transplant, new hair will grow, giving someone a revitalized overall appearance. Hair transplants involve taking hair follicles from the back of the head as the source, separating them into single units, obtaining multiple follicular units, and transferring them to the area that needs the transplant, enabling them to survive and grow, thus addressing the effect of hair thinning in certain areas.

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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.

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Can ginger treat hair loss?

Ginger has the effect of stimulating hair follicles on the scalp and helping hair growth. It can treat some mild cases of hair loss, such as newly appearing alopecia areata or early seborrheic alopecia caused by excessive secretion of scalp sebaceous glands. However, for more severe cases of hair loss, ginger is not very effective. For example, when the area affected by alopecia areata is particularly large and progresses to the point where eyebrows or armpit hair also begins to fall out, ginger is ineffective. Similarly, if seborrheic hair loss develops to the extent of baldness, ginger is not very effective. Under such circumstances, it is necessary to visit a dermatology department at a regular hospital and follow a treatment plan tailored to the specific symptoms using the appropriate medications. After experiencing hair loss, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle habits, strengthen physical exercise, and enhance immunity.

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Can Poria cure hair loss?

Poria cocos (Fu Ling) is actually not very effective in treating hair loss because it primarily helps to expel dampness from the body, though it can provide some improvement and regulation. Therefore, if hair loss occurs, it is still necessary to promptly identify the underlying cause to better address the issue. Poria cocos is mainly used for its dampness-expelling properties, and the causes of hair loss can vary greatly, such as calcium deficiency, kidney deficiency, and bodily coldness, among others. If the hair loss is caused by bodily coldness, consuming Poria cocos can indeed have a beneficial effect. Additionally, eating foods like black sesame seeds or walnuts can also have a preventative effect against hair loss.

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Can I perm my hair after postpartum hair loss?

During postpartum hair loss, it is not advisable to perm your hair, as perming can accelerate hair loss. The process of perming involves the use of chemical agents, which contain toxic substances, including heavy metals. These can irritate the hair follicles and cause severe hair loss. Additionally, during breastfeeding, the toxic substances from perming can penetrate the scalp and enter the bloodstream, and then make their way into the baby's body through breast milk, causing adverse effects on the baby. The chemicals used in hair perming can also potentially cause allergic reactions in women, and if the baby comes into contact with these substances, they can also trigger allergies. Therefore, for the health of both the mother and the baby, it is best to avoid perming hair at this time.