This study in women aged 28-38 after their first cesarean delivery found higher levels of inflammatory markers and metabolic disturbances, including elevated BMI and blood sugar, which may contribute to increased postpartum hairloss compared to healthy controls.
In this study, postpartum telogen effluvium was often accompanied by other hairloss disorders, highlighting the importance of recognizing these conditions for proper diagnosis and treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This review examines YouTube and Instagram content about postpartum hairloss, assessing the sources and potential financial biases without reporting new research findings.
Hairloss in moms can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies. Solutions include hair toppers, Minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a healthy diet with supplements.
High prolactin levels can cause hairloss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hairloss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hairloss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hairloss during that time.
Hair growth serums, specifically those with minoxidil and finasteride, are discussed as potential treatments for hairloss. The effectiveness of these serums is questioned, with a focus on whether they promote regrowth or merely prevent further loss.