How long does it take for postpartum hair loss to recover?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 30, 2024
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Postpartum hair loss is a very common phenomenon. Generally, women's hair will gradually return to normal within six months to a year after childbirth. Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, a woman's hair may not be as thick as before, which is normal. Recovery can be facilitated by improving diet, ensuring adequate rest and sleep, exercising to enhance physical resistance, and consuming foods rich in proteins and vitamins, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits. Generally, most people can return to normal within six months to a year.

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Can sulfur soap be used to wash hair for seborrheic alopecia?

If you are experiencing seborrheic hair loss, it is not recommended to use sulfur soap for shampooing. This is because sulfur has a degreasing effect and can treat seborrheic dermatitis, but sulfur is irritating to the scalp. Its strong degreasing effect on the scalp can alter the scalp's microecological environment, which is not conducive to the normal growth and recovery of hair. Therefore, it is not advisable to use sulfur soap for shampooing when experiencing seborrheic hair loss. With the advancement of science, many dandruff treatment and hair growth promoting skincare products can be used for shampooing. We can choose these types of products which cause less damage to the scalp barrier and are more gentle in degreasing, avoiding major irritation and facilitating the recovery of the scalp.

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How to deal with seborrheic hair loss and itchy scalp?

Scalp itching associated with seborrheic hair loss can arise from two possible scenarios. One is that the itching is due to seborrheic dermatitis accompanying the hair loss. The other possibility is that the scalp, being greasy, provides a conducive environment for the proliferation of microbes, leading to a fungal infection of the scalp, which then results in itching and increased dandruff. In cases of seborrheic dermatitis, the affected area may show erythema and papules with oily scales or crusts, and there may even be exudation, crusting, and erosion, resembling eczema. The local treatment should primarily focus on degreasing, anti-inflammation, and itch relief. When fungal infection is also present, antifungal treatment becomes the priority. Ketoconazole shampoo can be used in such cases, applied three times a week for a period of 6-8 weeks.

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Can seborrheic hair loss grow back?

Seborrheic alopecia, also medically known as androgenic alopecia, is generally more common in men, with a relatively lower incidence rate in women. The occurrence of this disease is mostly related to vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands, or it can be said to have a certain relation to family genetics. The condition can be improved with standard treatment, but it may not fully recover, especially for patients with severe symptoms, such as receding hairlines or baldness, who find treatment rather challenging. Generally, standard treatment at a dermatology department of a formal hospital can restore about 80% of the original condition, which is considered quite effective. Complete recovery is generally difficult to achieve clinically. Treatment can include oral and topical medications, and can also be complemented with long-term conditioning using traditional Chinese medicine.

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How to treat chronic seborrheic hair loss?

Seborrheic hair loss, also medically known as androgenetic alopecia, has a relatively high incidence rate, and both men and women can be affected. It is often associated with familial inheritance. Consuming spicy and stimulating foods frequently, or often staying up late, being anxious and tense, might also trigger this condition. Upon diagnosis, the most common treatment usually involves oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil solution for topical application, oral vitamin B6 tablets, anti-sebum and hair growth tablets, and compound glycyrrhizin tablets. For males with severe symptoms, oral finasteride tablets can also be used. The treatment period for this condition is quite lengthy and results are slow to appear; an effective outcome might only be visible after at least three months of treatment.

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How to treat seborrheic hair loss?

Seborrheic alopecia, also medically known as androgenetic alopecia, is associated with excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands, consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, or frequent staying up late. Most patients have a certain genetic predisposition, with parents also displaying similar hair loss. Upon encountering this condition, it is necessary to treat it with medication. The most commonly used medications include Vitamin B6 tablets, finasteride tablets, and anti-grease hair growth tablets. These medications require long-term usage, and the treatment period is relatively long, lasting at least one to three months or more, to potentially control the condition. Topical medications can include the use of minoxidil solution. It is important to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle, strengthened exercise, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and persisting long-term to possibly prevent the recurrence of the condition.