There are multiple causes for hair loss, some are attributed to side-effects from medications, diabetes, thyroid disorders, surgery and even extreme emotional stress, but one of the most common causes for female hair loss is pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, approximately 45% of new mother's experience some degree of hair loss from fluctuating hormonal levels in the postpartum period, plus there's the stress of having a baby and adjusting to a new routine. In almost all cases, hair will grow back within 6-12 months after delivery.
Hair grows in repeating cycles. The active growth phase lasts about 2 years, followed by a 3-month resting phase (called telogen phase), which is followed by shedding. The normal rate of shedding is about 100 strands of hair per day. However, when the body experiences extreme stress or hormonal fluctuations caused by pregancy, as much as 70% of the hair on the head can prematurely enter the resting phase. The hair loss may not be easily linked to the cause due to the 3-months lag from the time the changes in your body are triggered to when your hair actually falls out. This type of hair loss (called telogen effluvium) is widespread, so the decrease in volume may not be easily noticeable, and no bald spots will develop.
Another cause or contributing factor in pregnancy-induced hair loss is the fact that new mothers experience higher levels of stress during the first year of their baby's life. Mothers at this time of their child's life may not have much time to spend taking care of them self, causing prolonged periods of stress. Generally, when conditions improve, hair will start to re-grow within 6 months, and no medical treatment is necessary.
Hair Raising treatment by Vasseur gets results. Rub the shampoo into the scalp and leave on for at least 15min up to overnight. The Hair Raising Shampoo may be used as a preventative measure limiting hair loss or as a means to re-grow hair that was lost during pregnancy.
