How to treat severe postpartum hair loss

After giving birth, the hair becomes oilier and is prone to hair loss. Severe hair loss after childbirth is caused by the re-regulation of hormones in the body. So what should you do if you have severe hair loss after childbirth? Only by understanding the causes of severe postpartum hair loss can you take medication in time. The following editor will tell you the causes of severe postpartum hair loss.

What should I do if postpartum hair loss is more serious?

The dormancy of hair follicles increases during pregnancy, but the hair loss period is accelerated after giving birth. At this time, if there is a lot of mental pressure or the baby cries and refuses to sleep at night, the problem will become more serious. So, do you know what to do if postpartum hair loss is serious? Now I will tell you what to do if you have severe hair loss after childbirth!

1. Internal treatment with Chinese herbal medicine: You can use nourishing Achyranthes bidentata pills or modified Sijunzi decoction. Nourishing Achyranthes bidentata pills use Chinese medicinal herbs such as Achyranthes bidentata, Rehmannia root, Citrus aurantium, Cuscuta australis, and Lycium bark, which are ground into powder and made into honey pills for oral administration; the flavored Sijunzi decoction uses Chinese medicinal herbs such as Panax ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Coix seed, raw licorice, and Rehmannia root, which are decocted into a medicine for oral administration.

2. External application of Chinese medicinal materials: Use Chinese medicinal materials such as yellow chrysanthemum, vitex rotundifolia, dry cypress leaves, angelica dahurica, mulberry bark root, white peony root, asarum, and Houttuynia cordata, decoct them in water for external washing.

3. Dietary therapy: Boil the Chinese medicine Cuscuta australis, Coix seeds, Echeveria sinensis, black sesame powder, and Purple Pearl Rice on the stove, add appropriate amount of water, simmer on low heat until it becomes porridge, and add a small amount of salt before eating. Take 1 to 2 times a day for 10 to 15 days. This porridge is nourishing and nourishing, and strengthens the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for people with hair loss due to spleen and kidney yin deficiency.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine massage: Sprinkle a 20ml bottle of vitamin B21 liquid on the top of the head, use the five fingers of the left hand to comb from the Shenting point on the forehead to the Yamen point on the back hairline, comb 36 times in total, then use the five fingers of both hands to comb both sides of the hair, comb 36 times each; use the five fingers together to tap the Baihui point 54 times; use the two thumbs to tap the Yifeng, Yiming, Fengchi and other points on both sides 3 times, each time for 10 seconds; use the thumb to press and rub the Sanyinjiao point for 15 seconds, press and pull 5 times, press and vibrate 3 times, each time for 10 seconds, press the Laogong point with the palm of the hand on the hair loss area or the hair sparse area, vibrate 5 times, each time for 10 seconds.

5. Acupuncture therapy: select dominant acupoints such as Shenshu, Sanyinjiao, Fengchi, Baihui, Touwei, and Zhitoushengfa point (the center of the circle connecting Fengchi and Fengfu). Acupoints were selected on both sides, with drainage method used for Fengchi and tonification method used for other acupoints, with moderate stimulation. The needles were retained for 20 minutes once a day or every other day, and 10 times constituted a course of treatment.

6. Nourishing, nourishing, stopping hair loss and promoting hair growth: Using drugs such as Polygonum multiflorum and silkworm pupae to provide balanced nutrients for hair, improve physiological functions, and make hair get sufficient nutrients. It can effectively improve the blood circulation of the scalp, promote capillary dilation, activate the function of hair matrix cells, and enhance the communication and penetration ability of hair glands and hair follicles, so that hair follicles can resume their repair function and absorb the necessary nutrients to achieve the purpose of hair regeneration.

7. Nourish blood and promote hair growth: give 15g of Qianghuo, 15g of Shouwu, 20g of Coix seed, 30g of black mulberry, 15g of Morinda officinalis, 15g of Chuanlianzi, 10g of Citron, 10g of Citron, 10g of Mantoux, 10g of White Peony Root, 10g of Moutan Bark, 10g of Chuanxiong, 15g of Red Peony Root, 10g of Atractylodes and Poria, 15g of Ziziphus jujuba seed, and 10g of Polygonum multiflorum. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day. In addition, apply ginger slices to the areas of hair loss several times a day, and prick the area with a plum blossom needle until the skin bleeds slightly; use this method to recuperate for 10-15 days.

Reasons for severe postpartum hair loss

A head of black hair is usually a must for a beautiful and reserved lady, so severe hair loss after childbirth is often a pain point in women's hearts, but do you know the reasons for severe hair loss after childbirth? Only by understanding the causes of the symptoms can we effectively and actively treat the symptoms, so next I will explain to you the reasons why postpartum hair loss is more serious.

1. Changes in growth hormone

During pregnancy, the amount of estrogen in the pregnant woman's body increases, making the hair during pregnancy the healthiest stage of its life. This kind of hair has a long lifespan and is "serving overtime". Once a baby is born, the body's estrogen levels begin to decrease, and the body's estrogen ratio returns to the normal balance that prepares for pregnancy. Due to the "decrease" of estrogen, these "overserving" hairs retire one after another; at the same time, new hair grows and develops all of a sudden. This kind of short-term "no successor" situation causes hair loss.

2. Spiritual elements

Spiritual factors are closely related to hair. It is said that when Wu Zixu passed the five passes, his black hair turned white overnight; some pregnant women hoped to give birth to a boy, but gave birth to a girl, and were shocked and unhappy; coupled with a lot of psychological pressure from all aspects, these negative emotions and heavy psychological burdens will cause hair to fall out. Hair loss will become a new stimulus factor, and this cycle will continue, causing more and more hair loss.

3. Not enough nutrients

In theory, the nutrition for pregnant women should be very rich and it is not easy to have the problem of insufficient nutrition. However, many pregnant women nowadays are afraid that they will gain weight and affect their body shape after the "confinement month", so they go on diets and eat picky eaters. In addition, the nutritional needs during breastfeeding are higher than usual. If they also experience poor appetite, indigestion or poor digestion and absorption, they will lack protein, vitamins, carbohydrates and nutrients, which will affect the normal growth and metabolism of hair and lead to hair loss.

4. Pregnancy symptoms

Pregnancy reactions can cause pregnant women to experience vomiting, anorexia, etc., leading to malnutrition, which is not conducive to the growth and development of hair.

What foods should I eat if I have severe postpartum hair loss?

Do you know what foods to eat when postpartum hair loss is more serious? Medical supplements are not as good as diet therapy. For serious hair problems, black sesame powder can strengthen hair, black beans can produce pigments, and Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth. Therefore, the role of food cannot be underestimated. As long as everyone persists, there is great hope for hair reconstruction. Now I will tell you what food to eat when postpartum hair loss is severe.

1. Fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are high in alkaline carbonate (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, etc.), which can neutralize the acidic substances in the body that are not conducive to hair growth and turn them into non-toxic substances that are excreted from the body. You can choose to eat winter melon, radish, cabbage, broccoli, lotus root, etc. Soybean products, oyster mushrooms, fungus, Hericium erinaceus, etc. are also beneficial.

2. Fresh fruits: such as cherries, apples, red dates, etc.

3. Animal protein: Fish, poultry, and lean meat are rich in protein, but they are not suitable for excessive consumption, because they are acidic substances, and the acidic state of blood will hinder the health of skin and hair.

4. Eat easy-to-digest high-protein, low-calorie, high-vitamin and iron-containing foods.

Tips:

In addition to the above, you should also pay attention to maintaining a positive attitude, exercising appropriately, and avoiding sun exposure. People always think that women need to eat supplements because their qi and blood are deficient after giving birth, and that they also need to take special supplements after hair loss occurs. In fact, this is a wrong view. Postpartum hair loss is mainly a process of endocrine changes. Blindly following the trend of food supplements will lead to excess body heat production, which will harm your health.

How to reduce severe postpartum hair loss

During pregnancy, the amount of estrogen in the pregnant woman's body continues to increase, making the pregnancy period the healthiest and most beautiful period of the pregnant woman's hair. This kind of hair has a long lifespan and is "overserving". Once the baby comes into the world, the estrogen content in the human body begins to decrease. At this time, hair loss occurs due to the imbalance of growth hormone. But do you know how to reduce the serious postpartum hair loss?

1. Balanced diet: Avoid spicy and irritating foods, maintain a balanced nutrition, eat more high-protein, low-calorie, high-vitamin and iron-rich foods, but also be careful not to "over-supplement".

2. Maintain a happy mood: maintain a cheerful attitude, eliminate negative emotions such as anxiety and fear, treat postpartum hair loss correctly, and deal with it with a positive and appropriate attitude.

3. Develop a good work and rest schedule: make sure to arrange your time reasonably, get enough rest, and don't be too tired. On the one hand, a good rest is good for your health, and on the other hand, it can provide a good growth environment for your hair.

4. Clean your hair properly: clean your hair regularly and choose the right shampooing utensils for your own use.

5. Massage the head appropriately: For example, when washing your hair, you should gently massage your head with your fingertips to promote the growth of hair and the blood circulation of the head; or combing your hair with a comb every day is also a good massage method.

Common problems with postpartum hair loss

Pregnant women have hormone imbalance after giving birth, which causes them to suffer from severe hair loss. However, severe hair loss after giving birth is also an extremely complicated symptom. Therefore, there are many common problems with severe hair loss after giving birth. But do you know what are the common problems with severe hair loss after childbirth? It is very necessary for female friends to understand these common problems for the sake of their own bodies.

1. Don't use a hair dryer.

Because this kind of behavior can reduce the moisture content of hair, making hair become rough and split. It is best to choose natural drying, or when receiving services in the barber shop, ask the hairdresser to hold the hair dryer farther away, and the time should not be too long. Paying attention to eating more hair-healthy foods is also very helpful in preventing postpartum hair loss.

It should be dominated by foods containing iron containing vitamin A. Vitamin B, vitamin F, and minerals such as iodine and copper are also essential. Foods containing these ingredients include dairy products, yellow and green vegetables (especially carrots and broccoli), liver, egg yolk, kelp and so on.

2. Cleaning the residual liquid is important.

Maintaining a happy mood is the key to restore hair to beauty, especially when postpartum hair loss occurs; first of all, postpartum hair loss is a normal phenomenon, and you should not be nervous, because an anxious mood will only aggravate the degree of postpartum hair loss. It is important to understand that postpartum hair loss is a long-term process of metabolism; secondly, frequently combing your hair and massaging your hair with your fingers can help the blood circulation in the head, thereby accelerating the growth of new hair and reducing postpartum hair loss. Secondly, in order to facilitate arrangement and avoid pulling out too much hair that has not fallen out, when washing your hair, you should gently comb it along the growth direction of the hair under the shower. Don't gather it all to the front or wash it vigorously from the back of the pillow to the forehead.