Why does hair loss occur after childbirth?

It is a very common phenomenon for women to experience hair loss after childbirth. There are many ways to help solve this problem. First of all, you must have a correct understanding of postpartum hair loss, and then use shampoo correctly. Never use shampoos that are harmful to the hair. Also, you must not perm or dye your hair after childbirth. You must also maintain healthy eating habits, etc. So what are the causes of postpartum hair loss?

Why does hair loss occur after childbirth?

1. Normal physiological phenomenon: Many people will experience hair loss after giving birth, and the hair loss will last for several months. Generally, the hair will return to normal automatically after six months and no treatment is required.

2. Caused by hormones in the body: Because the hair follicles are dormant during pregnancy, the body's hormones adjust themselves after delivery, and the hair follicles suddenly enter a state of rapid growth, which can lead to hair loss, and often occurs four months after delivery.

3. Seek medical attention if the condition is serious: If a woman has mental problems such as depression after childbirth, or does not take good care of her hair, it will lead to serious hair loss problems. It is best to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Causes of postpartum hair loss

1. Hormone changes

During pregnancy, the estrogen level in a woman's body increases rapidly, and the scalp reaches the healthiest stage of its life, during which the life of the hair is extended. After the baby is born, the estrogen level will decrease and the hair will slowly start to grow thinner. When the hormones in the mother's body return to normal pre-delivery levels, the hair that grew vigorously during pregnancy begins to decline. At the same time, it is impossible for new hair to quickly fill the gap in a short period of time. This creates a situation where the old and new hair alternate continuously, leading to hair loss.

2. Mental reasons

Some women will experience depression, lack of energy and other negative emotions after giving birth, which disrupts the body's metabolism. If nutrition is not supplied, they are more likely to lose hair. After becoming pregnant, especially for first-time pregnant women, it is difficult for them to adapt quickly mentally. After giving birth, they will slowly go from excitement to fatigue. Some mothers will also experience emotional instability, anxiety and other negative emotions that cause brain dysfunction. This will cause disorder in the blood vessels and nerves that protect the hair quality, resulting in the hair not absorbing sufficient nutrients and unable to grow normally.

3. Improper diet

Generally speaking, with the implementation of various dietary supplements, the nutrition in the body of postpartum women tends to be more comprehensive and sufficient. However, there are also many people who want to join the weight loss team immediately and want to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy body shape, so they start dieting and being picky about their food. After entering the lactation period, the female body has higher nutritional requirements and demands. Dieting at this time will make the body unable to absorb nutrients, resulting in insufficient nutrition supply for the hair and failure to metabolize normally.

4. Blind care

Some families still hold traditional ideas and believe that women should not wash or comb their hair before they have finished the confinement period. This leads to the accumulation of oil secretions on the scalp and the breeding of bacteria, which affects the blood circulation of the scalp, causing scalp inflammation and accelerating hair loss.