How to reduce hairfall after pregnancy

During pregnancy the oestrogen (female hormone)level spikes up, leading to increase in hairfall.

On an average a human looses about 100 strands of hair in a day, which is naturally replaced. During pregnancy the hairfall diminishes and addition of new hair strands continues resulting in luscious,thick hair.

However post delivery the oestrogen level drops, as a result of which there is a noticeable amount of hairfall seen.

Here are some remedies that help in hairfall treatment:

- A good, healthy diet is important in maintaining the health of the hair.

- Continuing pre-natal vitamin supplements.

- Avoid excessive shampooing of hair and using a mild conditioner.

- Always use a wide toothed comb.

- Avoid tight hairstyles and rubber bands.

- Avoid procedures like straightening, curling of hair as excessive heat is known to cause more damage to hair.

- Avoid chemical treatment in hair like highlighting of hair, applying hair colour,etc.

- If hair loss is too excessive it is important to consult a doctor as it could signify an underlying medical condition.

Usually hairfall is temporary and the hair comes back to its original volume in a couple of months.