Benefits Of Bitter Melon Fruit Masks For Reducing Hair Loss In Postpartum Mothers

The study investigated the effects of bitter melon fruit masks on reducing hair loss in postpartum mothers. Conducted at UPTD Puskesmas Sri Bintan in 2025 with 30 participants, the research used a pre-experimental design. The Wilcoxon test results indicated that 26 out of 30 respondents experienced a decrease in hair loss after using the mask, with no increase in hair loss among any participants. The statistical analysis showed a significant difference in hair loss before and after treatment, with a Z value of -4.495 and p < 0.001, suggesting that bitter melon masks can effectively reduce hair loss in postpartum mothers.