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Last Updated: May 01, 2022
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Post Pregnancy Hair Loss!

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Dr. Sandeep MahapatraDermatologist • 20 Years Exp.MBBS, MD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
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Post-pregnancy hair loss

  • temporary hair loss ~experienced at the end of a pregnancy
  • very little hair loss during pregnancy
  • sudden and excessive shedding from 3-9 months after delivery
  • estrogen stimulates hair follicles ~ anagen growing phase ~ hair does not cycle as it normally would.

After the child is born ~ estrogen level drops

  • hair enters the catagen and telogen phase
  • very traumatic
  • hair loss ~ returns to normal one year
  • treatment includes hair vitamins like biotin, iron supplement, calcium, Vit D,
  • antioxidants including omega 3 fatty acids, coenzyme q etc.
  • topical peptide hair serum like procapil, biocapil etc
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