In general, the condition of women's hair during pregnancy, usually the more dense and glistening. But, some of them experiencing hair loss. This is due to the influence of hormones in the hair growth cycle. However, if a pregnant woman has experienced hair loss before pregnancy, then, the possibility of hair loss during pregnancy becomes higher.
The cause of hair loss in pregnant women due to hormonal influences in pregnancy to protect the baby. According to Dr. Schwartz, as quoted from Newsmaxhealth, the factors most likely occurrence of hair loss is hormonal changes during pregnancy. Dr.Schwartz say that the balance of hormones dramatically shifted, and hormones will be used very much to the growth of the baby in the womb. When the baby is born, it will return to normal hormones to protect the mother.
But there are also women who keep hair loss after they give birth. Dr.Schwartz explained that this may be caused by stress. Mothers after childbirth are often in a state of fatigue, it is probably because often wake up at midnight, lack of sleep and a new job as a mother. This stress results in damage to the hair and cause hair loss.
Hair loss treatment for pregnant women
1. Wash your hair regularly with shampoo containing silica or biotin because these substances can stimulate the growth of follicles and makes hair stronger. Avoid excessive use of chemicals on the hair.
2. Use a wide-toothed comb to avoid pulling the hair while combing. If you want to tie your hair, use a hair tie the fabric, avoid braiding and hair merol. And, do not tie your hair continuously because of the scalp needs to relax.
3. If the hair is still wet, do not use headgear in advance, because the moisture content of the hair will be higher and cause hair to fall out.
4. Emotions and stress has a major influence on the hair, if you are experiencing excessive stress, then the loss will occur again. Therefore, look for ways that stress is not sustainable.
5. Eat foods that provide benefits to the scalp such as fruits and vegetables. Can also take supplements or vitamins that contain ingredients for healthy hair and scalp such as vitamin E, C, B complex and zinc, in order to be healthy and strong hair (recommended to use the dose recommended by your doctor).
2. Use a wide-toothed comb to avoid pulling the hair while combing. If you want to tie your hair, use a hair tie the fabric, avoid braiding and hair merol. And, do not tie your hair continuously because of the scalp needs to relax.
3. If the hair is still wet, do not use headgear in advance, because the moisture content of the hair will be higher and cause hair to fall out.
4. Emotions and stress has a major influence on the hair, if you are experiencing excessive stress, then the loss will occur again. Therefore, look for ways that stress is not sustainable.
5. Eat foods that provide benefits to the scalp such as fruits and vegetables. Can also take supplements or vitamins that contain ingredients for healthy hair and scalp such as vitamin E, C, B complex and zinc, in order to be healthy and strong hair (recommended to use the dose recommended by your doctor).
