Postnatal Hair Loss Treatment
Hair loss affects about 50 percent of all women after they give birth. Known as telogen effluvium, postnatal hair loss occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy.
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Treating Postnatal Hair Loss
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Postnatal hair loss usually resolves on its own in a month or two without any special treatment. There are, however, some things that can be done to support new hair growth and minimize hair loss.
Good Nutrition
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Good nutrition helps minimize hair loss, although it does not prevent it altogether. Women need adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals like biotin, B-6, copper and zinc during and after pregnancy.
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Hair Care
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Avoid hairstyles like tight braids or cornrows, which put extra pressure on the scalp and contribute to hair loss. The use of hair dryers or curling irons may also contribute to hair loss.
Medications for Hair Loss
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There are a number of medications on the market that treat hair loss. However, most take several months to start to work and by that time postnatal hair loss usually stops on its own. Medication is rarely necessary to treat hair loss after pregnancy.
If Hair Loss Does Not Resolve
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If hair loss does not resolve by six months after childbirth, see a dermatologist to find out why you are still losing hair and to discuss your options for treatment. Factors other than childbirth may be involved.
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