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Postpartum hairloss
Hii doctor.I had completed my 4 month after pregnancy. Now i have severe hair fall. Already i had a thin hair. So i am totally worried. How long does it last? Does hair will regrow? Is there any haircare tips? Please give me a rply
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Telogen effluvium causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dr. Mithra Rangapriya D
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is a common phenomenon,hair grows well during pregnancy due to abundance of hormones,there is increase hairfall after delivery due to following reasons 1.after delivery the hormone action ceases due to which the hair that grew during pregnancy is shed 2.due to extraction of nutrients by the baby,3.delivery,lactation are itself stressful events 4.anemia5.postpartum stress depression,lack of sleep increases hairfall,in some it might last for 6 months depending on the general health and well-being ,hair will grow if the general wellbeing is maintained,do direct online consultation for further evaluation and treatment
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Avoid stress,healthy balanced diet,adequate rest
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plenty of water,fruits,veggies and protein rich diet
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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Please do take proper supplements for your hair growth.
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