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Home » beauty » How to Stop Postpartum Hair Loss

How to Stop Postpartum Hair Loss

January 26, 2022 | Leave a Comment

How to Stop Postpartum Hair Loss

Soon after giving birth to your baby, you’ll surely be looking for different ways to reduce your stress and anxiety. However, you might not be able to catch a break with all the sleepless nights and persistent tiredness. Add hair loss to the pile, and you might just have had enough of everything. One of the relatively quicker solutions to deal with this problem is getting PRP for hair, which we’ll get to in just a few minutes.


Months after giving birth, you may notice plenty of broken hair on your pillow, bedsheets, on the floor, your hairbrush, and, of course, the bathroom drain. It’s like you’ll get constant reminders everywhere around the house that you’re losing your hair. And to have it strike after basking in the pregnancy glow (glowing skin, thick hair), you’re bound to feel sad. But why is it happening, and what can you do about it?

Why Am I Losing My Hair After Giving Birth?

There may be two different reasons for that. Let’s get into them.

It’s The Hormones

During pregnancy, the levels of estrogen and progesterone increase. One consequence of it is that the duration of the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle increases. So, most of your hair stays in the anagen phase for a long period of time. That’s why you may notice that your hair is getting quite thick.

However, soon after the pregnancy, the level of hormones changes yet again. Estrogen levels go down and the hair growth cycle changes. The hair that was once in the growing phase is not so anymore. This change is not immediate. You may notice hair loss 3-5 months after giving birth. However, this kind of hair loss is reversible since hair follicles are not damaged permanently. After a year or so, you’ll notice that your hair has started to attain its former glory.

Iron Deficiency

Anemia is more common among women because of menstruation and pregnancy. According to the World Health organization (WHO), 32 million pregnant women were anemic in 2011. One audit by the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) found that more than 40% of women had anemia in the first few weeks after birth.

Iron deficiency means that your hair follicles are not getting enough oxygen, which will stunt their growth and result in hair loss. Therefore, it could be another reason why you may be losing your hair. Do not start taking any supplements for hair loss without consulting with your doctor.

What Can You Do To Deal with Postpartum Hair Loss

There are a few things that you can do.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

To stimulate growth after giving birth, you can consider getting PRP for hair. The proteins and growth factors in the PRP injections (made from your own blood) can heal the hair follicles. Not just that, but it also increases the blood circulation in the scalp giving more oxygen and nutrients to the follicles so they can start growing and stop falling.

Be Gentle With Your Hair

You can begin by making sure that your shampoo and conditioner don’t contain any harsh chemicals. In addition, you should not tie your hair too tightly. It can cause further breakage due to traction alopecia. You should also avoid excessively styling or dying your hair, as it’ll only end up weakening your hair even more.

Oils and Massages

They’re a good way to promote hair growth. Coconut, argan, almond, olive, and castor oil are all good for your hair. They can nourish dry hair and moisturize them. And when you massage them in, you’ll improve blood circulation in the scalp. So, you can try this out.

Conclusion

Postpartum hair loss can be very stressful to deal with. You’re still coming to terms with all the changes to your body after pregnancy, and hair loss can make you quite sad. If the hair loss is excessive, you can consider getting PRP injections.

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