Natural Remedies for Hair Loss When the hairbrush fills up more than usual, when the pillow shows stray hairs each morning, when the hairline seems to be receding — panic sets in. Hair loss is one of the most distressing cosmetic concerns, but the good news is that in most cases it is reversible. Traditional herbalists have long known that nettle, rosemary, and castor oil work wonders for hair — and modern science proves them right. ...
Natural Remedies for Postpartum Hair Loss IMPORTANT: Postpartum hair loss (postpartum telogen effluvium) is a normal physiological phenomenon that affects 40 to 50% of mothers between months 2 and 6 after birth. It is usually self-limiting and hair returns to normal in 6 to 12 months. However, if shedding is massive (completely bald patches, not just thinning), if it lasts longer than 12 months, or if other symptoms appear (extreme fatigue, dry skin, constipation, cold intolerance), see a doctor. It may be postpartum thyroiditis, severe anemia, iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, or other issues that need treatment. Get blood work: CBC, ferritin, TSH, free T4, vitamin D, B12, zinc. Natural remedies support regeneration but cannot compensate for an untreated medical problem. ...