Falling hair postpartum: what helps

During pregnancy, hormonal conditions can keep more hairs growing. After delivery, those hairs may enter the resting and shedding phase together, creating noticeable hair fall. Telogen Effluvium describes this diffuse pattern. It usually affects the scalp broadly rather than creating sharply defined bare areas. A widening central part, broken hairs, scale, or smooth patches can indicate Female Pattern Hair Loss, Traction Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, or Scalp Ringworm instead.

Choose a mild shampoo, use a wide-tooth comb, and let hair dry with less heat. Looser hairstyles reduce pulling, while avoiding extensions and repeated chemical treatments can limit breakage. Maintain regular nutrition and ask a clinician before using supplements or hair medicines, particularly if breastfeeding. Finasteride Treatment requires medical discussion and is not an automatic option for postpartum shedding.

Arrange an assessment if hair loss forms bald patches, the scalp is itchy or painful, there is scaling or broken hair, or thinning keeps progressing. Fatigue, dizziness, weight changes, or changes in menstrual health may provide clues to another problem. Urgent review is appropriate for severe scalp inflammation, pus, or fever.

Ask whether the distribution matches Telogen Effluvium, whether blood tests could identify iron or thyroid problems, and which treatments are compatible with your current health and feeding plans. Ask when a follow-up examination would be useful if shedding continues.