Does postpartum hair loss grow back?

Question

My baby is now 5 months old, and my hair is falling out in handfuls every day, especially after showers. It's really scaring me. Will my postpartum hair loss grow back, or will my hair remain thin like this?

Shalini Mishra · Accepted Answer

Yes, it absolutely grows back, so please don't lose sleep over it or you'll lose more hair! I remember looking like a baby bird with tiny spikey hairs sticking out everywhere after six months. It is annoying but temporary, your regular volume will return.

Pooja Mehta · Answer

Don't worry at all, it definitely grows back! Those crazy baby hairs standing up near your forehead in a few months will be proof of it. Just keep taking your postnatal vitamins and stay happy.

Sujata Krishnan · Answer

For most moms it grows back naturally within a year, but if it continues beyond that, please get your thyroid checked. My postpartum hair loss didn't stop because I had developed postpartum thyroiditis, which needed medical attention. A simple blood test can clarify things.

Jaspreet Gill · Answer

Oh absolutely! One day you are crying about the bathroom drain being full of hair, and the next day you have these tiny antennas growing on your head. You will look a bit funny for a few months, but your hair will definitely return to its normal self.

Tanya Paul · Answer

Generally, it does grow back once your hormones settle down after a few months. However, if you have underlying conditions like PCOS or severe iron deficiency, the regrowth might be a bit slower. Keeping in touch with your doctor about your vitamin levels really helps.

Does postpartum hair loss grow back?

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Consult a dermatologist

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