Does postpartum hair loss go away on its own?

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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Huynh Thi Hien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies or some other diseases... are the causes of postpartum hair loss. Hair loss in postpartum women can be overcome if you know how to take care of your hair properly.

1. Decoding the phenomenon of postpartum hair loss

Postpartum hair loss can last 5 to 6 months or more. Most hair loss is often caused by hormonal changes as well as maternal nutrition, but in some mothers, this condition is a sign of some other medical condition. If you feel uncomfortable about your body's hair loss, you should see a doctor.

2. Postpartum hair loss causes and solutions

During the same time, up to 90% of the hair follicles will grow, only 10% of the hair follicles will begin to go to rest. Every 2 to 3 months, the amount of old hair that falls out will make way for new hair to grow. This situation in postpartum women will happen more quickly. Causes of postpartum hair loss include:
Hormonal changes During pregnancy, a woman's body hormones prolactin, oxytocin, progesterone, and estrogen change dramatically. Hormones in women after the maximum increase to help sperm reach the egg as well as to nourish the fetus and after giving birth, the hormone level will drop suddenly, this is one of the causes of physiological hair loss after giving birth.

Changes in female hormones after giving birth are the cause of women's hair loss
Nutrition focuses on raising children During pregnancy, nutrition focuses on feeding the fetus, after giving birth, nutrition focuses on the breast to help the mother raise your children. When the mother's body is nutritionally deficient, the blood circulation to the hair follicles will be interrupted. At this time, the hair will be damaged, lose a lot, and fall easily.
Psychophysiology changes Not only is the psychophysiology changed after giving birth, in addition to the pressure of child rearing, family work, as well as agency work, ... makes the mother tense, and the stress lasts for a long time, This is also one of the culprits that caused the mother's hair after giving birth to suffer severe damage.

3. Does postpartum hair loss go away on its own?

Changes after childbirth lead to a lot of postpartum hair loss, so how long does postpartum hair loss last?
First, you should maintain a complete vitamin nutrition regimen, combined with gentle exercise and some reasonable hair care products will significantly improve postpartum hair loss.
If after 1 year this condition still does not improve then. Maybe your hair loss is due to some other reason. At that time, you should go to the hospital for examination, the doctor will help you review your condition as well as make an accurate diagnosis.
Some ways to overcome postpartum hair loss are as follows:
Reduce anxiety and stress Do not tie your hair too tightly or bun, braid your hair Follow a nutritious and scientific diet Use vitamin supplements Take proper care of your hair Don't brush your hair too much Change a short hairstyle Use hair accessories to cover the flaws of fragile hair... When there is a lot of hair loss, apply remedies Effectively, you can go to the Dermatology Department of Vinmec General Hospital to be diagnosed with pathological hair loss and have appropriate treatment.

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