What are the causes and treatments for hair loss in women?

Don’t think that hair loss only happens to men, it is also very common among women. Seborrheic alopecia, hair loss during contraception, postpartum hair loss, etc. are all common causes. The corresponding treatment is relatively simple. If you don’t understand, you can go to a regular hospital for consultation.

Seborrheic Alopecia

Seborrheic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, has been introduced earlier. It is not uncommon for women to suffer from male pattern baldness, and the incidence rate among working women is often higher than that among housewives. For working women, competitive job pressure (mental and physical pressure, etc.) may cause an increase in androgen in the body, excessive oil secretion from the sebaceous glands of the scalp, and contraction of the capillaries that provide nutrition to the hair follicles, leading to inhibition of hair follicle metabolism, and ultimately causing a series of changes such as hair atrophy, shrinkage, and shortened growth period, causing seborrheic alopecia.

Hair loss during contraception

There are many types of contraceptives, and their main ingredients are estrogen and progesterone. The metabolic derivatives of progesterone have the characteristics of androgen and can cause hair loss. In addition, birth control pills can affect vitamin metabolism, thereby affecting normal hair growth. Contraceptive pills can also have a certain impact on thyroid function. Abnormal thyroid function can affect the healthy growth of hair. Therefore, oral contraceptives can cause hair loss.

Postpartum hair loss

Postpartum hair loss is an extremely common condition, mostly caused by significant changes in hormone balance in the body before and after delivery. In addition, if the mother does not receive adequate nutritional supplements during pregnancy, anemia may occur, which can also be one of the causes of postpartum hair loss.

What to do if hair loss is severe - Diet therapy

In daily life, eat more foods rich in iron, iodine, vitamin E, plant protein, etc., and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, greens, and nuts. For example, soybeans, black beans, peanuts, black sesame seeds, carrots, potatoes, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, eggs, shrimps, carp, hairtail, kelp, seaweed, oysters, bananas, etc. Try to avoid spicy, greasy foods, such as liver, meat, onions and other foods high in acid.

What to do if hair loss is serious - massage method

When you get up in the morning and before going to bed, you can rub your scalp with both hands, from the forehead to the top of the head to the back of the head for 2 to 4 minutes each time, rubbing back and forth 30 to 40 times per minute, and then gradually extend it to 5 to 10 minutes each time. Scalp massage is good for promoting blood circulation.

What to do if hair loss is serious——Lifestyle habits

After a day of work and study, the brain is in a tense state. Only sufficient sleep at night can keep the metabolism of the skin and scalp normal. Ensuring sleep between 10pm and 2am every day can help reduce hair loss and keep your hair in good condition. In addition to getting enough sleep, you should also drink less alcohol, not smoke, drink more water, and make sure you drink an appropriate amount of water every day to ensure normal metabolism of the human body. If you have insomnia, you can drink milk or bananas.