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Extreme postpartum hairloss
Hello doctor, i m in 4 month postparum period and facing extreme hairloss (image attached is loss in 10 15 days) my hair are less than half of what it were. pls advice certain remedies, medication oil or any other solution to reduce hairfal.
i m taking calcium tab everyday
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It's a normal thing during postpartum, known as Telogen effluvium. It's temporary loss of hair after any stressful event like pregnancy, surgery, accident, infections like COVID etc.,
It's temporary and reversible.
Kindly do not worry about it.
Do not apply any unnecessary oils which don't help you.
After few more months, you'll gain all your hair back..🙂
Next Steps
consult with me now online/any dermatologist with proper pictures of scalp to rule out other causes of hairloss
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GENERAL HAIR CARE: use shampoo regularly over wet scalp for 3-5 minutes and wash with plain water. dry your hair completely in sunlight only. Do not rub your hair while washing/drying hair.
Do not apply any oil immediately after taking bath.
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Dr. Kavya K
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is a natural phenomenon as the is increased hair growth and reduced hair fall during pregnancy it leads to rebound hair loss during postpartum. It shall settle in a few weeks .
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kindly consult to rule out other causes of hair loss like anaemia and thyroid disorders
Health Tips
Balanced diet , hydration and adequate sleep might reduce the problem.
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Dr. Khushpreet Kaur Mann
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi don't worry.. it's common phenomenon.. it is known as post partum telogen effluvium.. many women suffer from it after pregnancy.. it will resolve in few weeks.. just get a direct consultation for management and tests to rule out any nutritional deficiencies..
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