Do people with kidney-deficiency hair loss need hair transplants?

Written by Liu Yong
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on January 06, 2025
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People with severe hair loss or baldness can choose to have hair transplants based on their individual circumstances; they can either choose to have a hair transplant or not. Having a hair transplant can achieve aesthetic effects. After the transplant, new hair will grow, giving someone a revitalized overall appearance. Hair transplants involve taking hair follicles from the back of the head as the source, separating them into single units, obtaining multiple follicular units, and transferring them to the area that needs the transplant, enabling them to survive and grow, thus addressing the effect of hair thinning in certain areas.

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Can postpartum hair loss grow back?

Postpartum hair loss can occur but it typically grows back. This type of hair loss is mainly due to the decline in estrogen and progesterone levels in women after childbirth, which causes the hair follicles to lose some nourishment, leading to hair loss. Additionally, the stress, fatigue, and emotional instability that often follow childbirth can also contribute to postpartum hair loss. Generally, postpartum hair loss stops about six months after childbirth. Through proper postpartum care, getting adequate rest, improving nutrition, and maintaining a good mood, the hair generally grows back quickly.

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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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What causes baby hair loss?

Hair loss in children is generally due to relatively simple reasons, mostly related to irregular eating habits or picky eating, and malnutrition. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this may be caused by a deficiency of both qi and blood. Therefore, when hair loss is noticed in children, it is advisable to visit a formal medical institution to get a blood test for trace elements to see if there is a deficiency of certain substances. Additionally, some children may indeed have internal diseases, such as kidney or liver diseases, which can lead to physical weakness and hair loss. In most cases, mild hair loss in children does not require special treatment and can gradually improve by adjusting diet and lifestyle habits.

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Which vitamin is lacking in hair loss?

Hair loss is a disease caused by a combination of factors, most of which relate to reduced immunity, frequent staying up late, anxiety, tension, or deficiencies in vitamins, trace elements, and anemia. In some cases, excessive secretion by sebaceous glands can also be a contributing factor. It is not necessarily caused solely by a lack of vitamins or trace elements. If you really want to determine the cause, you can visit the dermatology department of a regular hospital for a blood test to see what vitamins or trace elements you may be lacking. If the hair loss is not caused by these factors, then treatment should address the other underlying causes. The treatment of this disease takes a long time, with at least a three-month course of treatment required. It is essential to persist with the treatment over the long term; otherwise, the effects will not be satisfactory. Moreover, it is advisable to strengthen physical exercise, increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and stimulating food, and avoid staying up late.

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Can hairline recession caused by kidney deficiency be reversed?

Kidney deficiency-type hair loss at the hairline can be restored, and there are many causes of hair loss. Mainly, high life stress, irregular lifestyles which can lead to anxiety, insomnia, frequent dreaming, irritability, and impatience, causing kidney deficiency, digestive system disorders, low body immunity, hormonal imbalances, resulting in hair loss. Avoid staying up late, pay attention to rest, you can choose traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, and undergo medication treatment under the guidance of a doctor, avoid overworking, and maintain a light diet.