Does postpartum hair loss require calcium supplementation?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on November 02, 2024
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Postpartum hair loss is a normal physiological phenomenon caused by changes in hormone levels in the body. Postpartum hair loss is also related to calcium deficiency, so calcium supplementation is possible. However, calcium deficiency is not the main cause of postpartum hair loss. The main reason is the decrease in estrogen levels in the body, which causes the hair follicles to enter a shedding state from a resting state. At this time, it is important to enhance nutrition, eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins, and ensure adequate sleep to regulate the body's immunity. Once the body is well-regulated, such hair loss will generally recover naturally.

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Written by Du Rui Xia
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Can I perm my hair after postpartum hair loss?

When postpartum hair loss has occurred, avoid perming your hair. Although postpartum hair loss is a normal physiological phenomenon, perming during this time can exacerbate hair loss. This is because the chemicals used during perming can irritate the scalp and may also cause allergies, worsening hair loss. Therefore, it is generally advised not to perm your hair too soon after childbirth. In daily life, it's important to rest, enhance nutrition, and adjust your mindset. Only consider perming your hair after your body has fully recovered. Moreover, during breastfeeding, try to avoid perming your hair to prevent chemicals from entering the bloodstream and affecting the baby through the breast milk.

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Written by Liu Jing
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Can hair that has fallen out grow back?

Hair loss can still grow back, but it's important to identify the cause of hair loss and determine the type of clinical hair loss. Common types include seborrheic hair loss, androgenic hair loss, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata. It's important to rest, ensure sleep quality, eat green and black foods, avoid oily and high-calorie foods, and keep the scalp clean. Consider taking oral supplements like cysteine tablets, folic acid tablets, blood-nourishing hair growth capsules, or lipid-removing hair growth tablets. For topical treatment in the area of hair loss, you can apply Seven Ingredients Turmeric Acne Lotion, Compound Indomethacin Tincture, or a 2% or 5% minoxidil spray.

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Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Will an oily scalp occur with hair loss due to kidney deficiency?

Hair loss caused by kidney deficiency also results in an oily scalp, as the lack of nutrients in the hair leads to oil secretion. It is essential to adjust one’s condition in a timely manner if kidney deficiency occurs. For minor cases, effective relief can often be achieved through dietary adjustments. In more severe cases, however, timely medication is necessary for effective treatment to prevent the condition from worsening. Regularly consuming foods like Chinese leeks, Chinese yam, and goji berries can help nourish the kidneys. It is also crucial to prioritize rest and avoid staying up late, as frequent lack of sleep can exacerbate physical weakness and worsen the condition.

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Written by Zhang Shu Kun
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Is hair greasy with kidney deficiency type hair loss?

Hair loss caused by kidney deficiency often presents with oily hair because during the hair loss process, problems occur in the subcutaneous hair follicles, causing the hair to become dry or necrotic. As a result, the hair does not grow well. It is recommended to use a suitable shampoo and wash the hair regularly to help improve the condition. Goji berries boiled in water can be applied to the hair to effectively prevent hair loss. Drinking tea made from these berries, or regularly consuming nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, can also be very beneficial for the hair.

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Can post-concussion syndrome cause hair loss?

Patients with post-concussion syndrome may experience hair loss, as the main causes of hair loss include endocrine disorders, malnutrition, psychological trauma, reduced vascular function, genetic factors, etc. Among these, genetic factors, psychological trauma, and endocrine disorders are most common. Although there is no clear evidence currently showing a causal relationship between concussion and hair loss, I personally believe that after a concussion, patients often experience symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, chronic anxiety, endocrine disorders, chronic malnutrition, and poor sleep, which might accelerate hair loss to some extent.