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How to prevent postpartum hair loss
Postpartum, many women experience hair loss, which is primarily due to hormonal changes in the body after childbirth and the influence of mental factors during the postpartum period. These can disrupt the body's metabolism and lead to a lack of nutrients in the scalp, making hair loss more likely. Therefore, it is crucial to rest adequately after childbirth, avoid overexertion, maintain a relaxed and happy mood, and develop healthy living habits. It is important to improve nutrition by eating foods rich in protein and vitamins, and to avoid perming or dyeing hair, especially during breastfeeding. When using shampoo, choose safe products and do not scrub too hard, and also avoid prolonged exposure of the hair to the sun.
What are the reasons for postpartum hair loss?
There are several reasons for postpartum hair loss. The most common one is due to women experiencing weakness in their vital energy and blood after childbirth, which fails to nourish the scalp resulting in hair loss. Another reason is the significant hormonal changes in a woman's body after giving birth, which leads to the scalp losing these hormone nourishments, causing the hair to gradually fall out. Additionally, some women experience depression postpartum. Poor mood can also affect the body's metabolism, and hair loss is more likely to occur if nutritional supply is inadequate. Furthermore, if a woman does not promptly nourish and regulate her body after childbirth and instead starts dieting or attempting to lose weight without adequate nutrition, this can lead to insufficient scalp nutrition and affect metabolism, resulting in hair loss.
Can kidney deficiency hair loss be cured?
In the case of hair loss due to kidney deficiency, it is treatable. As long as timely regulation and treatment are administered, a cure can be achieved. For mild cases, it generally takes about 15 to 30 days to see effective relief. However, severe kidney deficiency might require about three months of treatment. Therefore, it is essential to treat the condition promptly to avoid aggravating the situation, which could make it more difficult to cure. Initially, treatment with medications for kidney deficiency can provide timely and effective improvement. During the treatment period, one can also incorporate more leeks, goji berries, and Chinese yam into their diet. These foods can help treat kidney deficiency and achieve the purpose of alleviation.
How many years can hair loss due to deficiency of Qi, blood, and kidney be recovered?
When conditions of qi and blood deficiency or kidney deficiency occur, no matter how long the hair loss has lasted, the main issue is the lack of timely treatment and care, which leads to the continuous development of symptoms. Generally, helping to supplement qi and blood and address kidney deficiency can significantly improve hair loss. Firstly, in terms of diet, it is beneficial to eat foods like red beans, Chinese yam, goji berries, and donkey-hide gelatin, as they help replenish qi and blood and nourish the kidneys. It is also necessary to get timely treatment through medication. This can indeed help with a better and faster recovery. Importantly, one should avoid staying up late.
Can Poria cure hair loss?
Poria cocos (Fu Ling) is actually not very effective in treating hair loss because it primarily helps to expel dampness from the body, though it can provide some improvement and regulation. Therefore, if hair loss occurs, it is still necessary to promptly identify the underlying cause to better address the issue. Poria cocos is mainly used for its dampness-expelling properties, and the causes of hair loss can vary greatly, such as calcium deficiency, kidney deficiency, and bodily coldness, among others. If the hair loss is caused by bodily coldness, consuming Poria cocos can indeed have a beneficial effect. Additionally, eating foods like black sesame seeds or walnuts can also have a preventative effect against hair loss.
What should I do about hair loss from systemic lupus erythematosus?
First, systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease characterized by multi-organ and multi-systemic damage, a systemic autoimmune disorder. It cannot be completely cured, but its symptoms can be managed and the progression of the disease can be controlled through medication. The main clinical manifestations include facial rashes, photosensitivity, Raynaud's phenomenon, fever, hair loss, etc. Therefore, in the treatment process of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, if there is an increase in hair loss, or if other symptoms such as photosensitivity and hair loss occur, it may be considered that the disease is active or recurring. At this time, it is necessary to go to the hospital for comprehensive tests such as blood routine, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), complement levels, and autoimmune antibodies to assess the condition. If the disease is active or recurring, an adjustment in the dosage of the treatment medications may be necessary.
How to improve hair loss and a receding hairline?
For hair loss and receding hairlines, timely symptomatic treatment should be conducted to improve symptoms. The treatment for a receding hairline should vary based on different causes. For cases caused by endocrine disorders, excessive secretion of neurohormones, vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands, or genetic factors, a dermatoscopy can be performed to make a clear diagnosis. Then, visit the endocrinology department, and treat according to the lab results. If the scalp is very oily, selenium disulfide shampoo can be used for washing, and topical minoxidil solution can be applied. If the hair loss is due to seborrheic alopecia, also known as androgenic alopecia, anti-androgen medications should be administered timely, such as finasteride tablets, spironolactone, etc. If the local hair follicles have already caused significant atrophy and noticeable recession, hair transplantation can be considered as a method to improve the hairline by transplanting hair.
What is the reason for severe hair loss after childbirth?
Postpartum hair loss is severe and is mostly associated with deficiency in both Qi and blood after childbirth. Some patients experience this due to lack of vitamins, trace elements, or changes in endocrine function. If hair loss is severe and persistent without good treatment results, it is recommended to visit a formal hospital to initially check for a complete blood count to see if there is any anemia and to check for trace elements deficiencies. If these conditions exist, it is advisable to take medications that supplement blood, vitamins, and trace elements according to the symptoms. Additionally, some patients may experience symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and back pain. For these symptoms, visiting a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and using herbal medicine for a long-term treatment can be effective. Regularly regulate your diet and lifestyle habits, try to avoid eating foods with heavy flavors, ensure good rest, and avoid staying up late.
How to treat hair loss during lactation
Hair loss during breastfeeding is a normal physiological phenomenon. It is caused by hormonal changes in the body during and after pregnancy, especially the decrease in estrogen levels. The amount of hair loss is generally not significant, so there is no need for deliberate treatment. It usually recovers gradually within about a year. However, it is also important to ensure adequate rest in daily life, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, enhance nutrition, and intake vitamins or consume fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain emotional stability. It is not recommended to treat this condition with medication.
What to do about hair loss due to insufficient Qi and blood?
When the body shows signs of insufficient qi and blood, accompanied by hair loss, it is necessary to timely tonify qi and nourish blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hair is the surplus of blood, meaning that hair needs the nourishment of qi and blood to appear lustrous. At this time, it is necessary to timely tonify qi and nourish blood. Astragalus, Codonopsis, Angelica, and Goji berries stewed in pigeon soup can be used. Among them, Astragalus and Codonopsis can benefit qi and strengthen the spleen; Angelica and Goji berries can nourish yin and enrich blood; pigeon meat is rich in nutrients and is easy to digest and absorb. With consistent use over a period, it can replenish the body's insufficient qi and blood, thus reducing the occurrence of hair loss. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)