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What Causes Severe Hair Loss Post A Child Birth?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Question: Hi doctor. I am facing severe post-pregnancy (after 4 months) hair loss. This is my first child. I am 31 years old. Please suggest me what to do as I am feeling like I will loose all my hairs.
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Stress related hair loss.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern.
Stress due to pregnancy, childbirth and lactation are cause for hair loss in your case. Such type of hair loss is known as telogen effluim. It will probably take 2 to 3 months to reduce hair loss. All you need to do is maintain the proper diet and sleep. Remain stress free as far as possible.You can take calcium and biotin supplements. BTN ultra is one such tablet with good results.You can take it for 1 to 2 months.
Thanks.
Take care of you and your baby.
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss Post A Child Birth?

Brief Answer: Stress related hair loss. Detailed Answer: Hello,thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern. Stress due to pregnancy, childbirth and lactation are cause for hair loss in your case. Such type of hair loss is known as telogen effluim. It will probably take 2 to 3 months to reduce hair loss. All you need to do is maintain the proper diet and sleep. Remain stress free as far as possible.You can take calcium and biotin supplements. BTN ultra is one such tablet with good results.You can take it for 1 to 2 months. Thanks. Take care of you and your baby.