Natural Remedies for Postpartum Hair Loss
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. ...