What to do if your hair falls out badly after giving birth

Most postpartum hair loss can recover on its own. If the symptoms are serious, it is necessary to go to the hospital and use medication such as minoxidil tincture under the doctor’s guidance. Postpartum hair loss usually occurs 2~6 months after delivery, is a kind of widespread hair loss, for acute resting hair loss, and is related to the obvious reduction of estrogen secretion after delivery. In addition, hair loss may be induced by excessive mental stress and negative emotions leading to endocrine disorders. With the gradual recovery of hormone levels, postpartum alopecia can usually recover on its own, so no special treatment is usually needed. In addition, negative emotions such as stress, anxiety and depression should be avoided on a daily basis, and psychological counseling should be conducted when necessary. For persistent hair loss, topical medication such as minoxidil tincture can be used as prescribed by the doctor. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, in order to avoid affecting the health of the baby, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding after the use of drugs. In summary, postpartum hair loss can usually recover by itself. If it is not recovered for a long time or the hair loss is more serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for consultation and standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.