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    GlossaryPostpartum Hair Loss (Post-pregnancy Hair Loss)

    hormonal changes after childbirth cause temporary hair shedding

    Postpartum Hair Loss, also known as Postpartum Alopecia, is a common condition where women experience significant hair shedding after giving birth. This occurs due to hormonal changes, particularly the drop in estrogen levels, which causes more hair follicles to enter the resting (telogen) phase and subsequently fall out. The shedding typically peaks around three to six months postpartum and usually resolves on its own within a year.

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      Anesthetics and Platelets

      research Anesthetics and Platelets

      1 citations , October 1971 in “The BMJ”
      The document suggests that hair loss after stopping birth control may be similar to post-pregnancy hair loss and could recur with future pregnancies.
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      research Aseptic Necrosis of Warts Instead of Lymphangitis

      July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Some people may naturally have beaded lines on their skin that are more visible with certain treatments, and hair loss similar to post-pregnancy can occur after specific diet and therapy.
      Hair Diameter in Female Baldness

      research Hair Diameter in Female Baldness

      63 citations , October 1972 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.

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      community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.