The first worry of the “leader” after becoming a mother is undoubtedly the worry of the worry silk. At that time, the hottest topic among the visiting mothers’ girlfriends was hair loss after childbirth, and at that time, the “leader” did not take this seriously at all, because she had no signs of hair loss with her head full of self-curls. However, the son
After “100 years old”, it seems that all of a sudden, the bathroom floor drains are frequently clogged with hair, and every time she has to go out, the “leader” takes longer and longer to comb her hair – “Look! I can’t even cover my scalp, I have no face to see people!”. . The “leader” of the grandmother heard the news, rushed to call to give advice, the old birthday girl said: “This is because the child knows you, and besides, he eats so much of your milk, have you eaten dry, the hair is like grass, dry will fall.” The old man’s words really make sense. Postpartum hair loss, known in the medical field as Postpartum Telogen
Effluvium), is indeed a very common problem that plagues new mothers. Almost half of all mothers experience significant hair loss, and it typically occurs three to five months after delivery, just as the baby is beginning to get to know its mother. To figure out the cause of postpartum hair loss, you must first understand the hair growth process. The first stage of hair growth is called anagen, when the hair follicle cells that make hair are active and the hair is constantly lengthening. On average, anagen hair lengthens by one centimeter per month, and most people’s hair lengthens by up to six years. This is also the reason why most people, even if they try their best to grow their hair long, can only reach their waist, and talent is important to become a long-haired girl. After the growth phase comes the catagen phase, when the cells that make hair gradually die and the hair stops growing, which lasts for several weeks. Finally, the hair follicle degenerates and shrinks, and the hair falls out, which is the Telogen phase and usually lasts for about three months. The average person loses about a hundred hairs a day, which is only one thousandth of all hair, but it is a huge number over time, so why don’t we see less hair? After the resting phase, the hair follicle seems to have shrunk, but some of the stem cells (Hair
Follicle Stem Cell) will create a new hair follicle and everything will start from scratch. Hair growth is greatly influenced by hormones, and the surge of estrogen and progesterone in a woman’s body during pregnancy prolongs the anagen phase. This means that the hair that should have degenerated and fallen out is overdue for service, so it seems to us that mothers-to-be have particularly thick hair. However, after childbirth, the situation takes a turn for the worse and the rapidly declining estrogen and progesterone levels cause the hair to rapidly go into a resting phase, and the medical literature that can be found mentions that up to 65% of hair goes into a resting phase two months after childbirth, although it is not usually that high, and even then it is about a third of the total. In other words, once the three-month resting period is over, about 30% of the hair will be lost, which is obviously a very large amount. Are there any other causes besides hormones? Breastfeeding, as mentioned by the elderly, was once widely believed to be one of the causes of postpartum hair loss, but recent studies have found that whether or not one breastfeeds does not affect the incidence of postpartum hair loss. Other factors have been shown to have some relevance, such as nutritional status. An Egyptian study found that women with postpartum hair loss were generally deficient in iron, zinc and copper compared to their sisters who did not lose their hair. In addition, the hectic chaos of first-time motherhood can affect mothers’ sleep, which can also cause hair loss. Another factor that cannot be ignored is that the month of delivery is closely related to the situation of postpartum hair loss, which cannot be explained by any horoscope, because people’s hair also has a four-season rhythm, and every year in late winter and early spring hair loss is faster than usual, if the baby is born in the fall, postpartum hair loss and seasonal hair loss just collide together. This is exactly the case with “leaders”. Some stereotypical menstrual taboos, such as not washing your hair after childbirth, may also exacerbate the severity of hair loss. Also the panic caused by hair loss can itself cause hair loss, which the medical community calls stress hair loss. Therefore, when experiencing postpartum hair loss, having enough mental preparation is the best means to cope. Because postpartum hair loss, like other resting hair loss, does not permanently change the amount of hair, the trend of hair loss will be reversed when new hair follicles grow faster than the old ones degrade, which usually happens six months to a year after delivery. By the time the child is teething, the mother’s hair will be as good as new again. Likewise, if you used any remedies for hair loss, congratulations, they all “worked”. Of course, if the hair loss lasts too long or is very serious, you should not take it lightly, because many chronic diseases and poisoning can also cause hair loss, and it is time to consult a doctor.