Can ginger be used for postpartum hair loss?

Written by Du Rui Xia

Obstetrics

Updated on December 27, 2024

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During postpartum hair loss, ginger can be used to promote hair follicle growth. Ginger contains gingerol, which when applied topically can stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, potentially stimulating hair follicle growth and promoting hair growth. However, be careful not to apply too much pressure during use to avoid scraping the scalp. Besides using ginger, women should also ensure sufficient rest, maintain adequate sleep, adopt good living habits, keep a cheerful mood, and avoid excessive fatigue in their daily lives. If the body is relatively weak, it is best to have family members take care of the baby.

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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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.

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Which department should I go to for postpartum hair loss?

Postpartum hair loss is a normal physiological phenomenon related to changes in hormone levels in women after childbirth. If severe hair loss occurs after childbirth, it is recommended to visit the dermatology department of the hospital. First, perform an external examination to see if there are external causes, and then, you can also visit the endocrinology department for deeper diagnostic analysis and judgment. Generally, hair loss in women will gradually relieve about six months after childbirth. After childbirth, it is important to maintain good living habits, ensure adequate sleep, and eat foods rich in proteins and vitamins. If severe hair loss occurs postpartum, treatment can be conducted under the guidance of a doctor with the appropriate medication.

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Can you dye your hair if you have postpartum hair loss?

You should not dye your hair if you experience hair loss postpartum, as the scalp is already very fragile during this period. Using chemical agents to perm or dye your hair could further damage the scalp foundation, potentially accelerating hair loss. Additionally, it is not advisable to use chemical dyes during the breastfeeding period postpartum because these chemicals can enter the bloodstream through the scalp and subsequently make their way into the breast milk, potentially affecting the baby's growth and development. Therefore, it is best to avoid dyeing your hair during the postpartum period, especially while breastfeeding and experiencing hair loss.

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Written by Qu Jing

Dermatology

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Is shaving the head useful for hair loss?

Shaving your head when you lose hair does not clearly help alleviate the symptoms. However, cutting your hair short appropriately can reduce the nutritional burden on our hair follicles and physical traction, which can somewhat help in the prevention and treatment of hair loss. Specific hair loss still requires systematic treatment and conditioning. When losing hair, you can take Chinese herbal medicine for conditioning. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, hair loss is generally considered to be caused by blood deficiency or kidney deficiency. Moreover, excessive fatigue, staying up late, and hereditary factors can also lead to hair loss. Therefore, it's important to avoid excessive fatigue, rest adequately, sleep by 11 o'clock, avoid staying up late, increase nutrition appropriately, and include various vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins C, A, B, and E in the diet. If necessary, some medications that supplement blood and nourish the kidneys can be taken orally.

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What should one eat if they have severe hair loss after childbirth?

Postpartum hair loss is also related to nutritional factors in women. In daily life, it is recommended to eat more nutritious foods, such as those rich in iron, including soybeans, black beans, eggs, lean meat, milk, chicken, fish, and fresh vegetables and fruits like pineapple and carrots, which can supplement iron. Additionally, it is important to supplement protein with foods like black sesame and corn, which contain some methionine, potentially slowing down hair loss. It is also necessary to ensure adequate iodine intake, found in seafood like seaweed, oysters, and kelp. Furthermore, consuming vitamin E-rich foods such as black sesame, leafy greens, and lettuce can help prevent hair loss and combat hair aging.