What treatments do you recommend and how do you counsel patients with postpartum hair loss?

I start with reassuring that it's fairly common to experience excessive hair shedding after pregnancy, about 3-6 months postpartum and usually peaking at about 4 months after giving birth. I counsel that many patients regain their normal hair growth over time, without any treatment. However, if they are very motivated to treat, I suggest a course of topical minoxidil (Rogaine) 5% twice a day. I also recommend making sure they have adequate protein in their diet, about 40-50g per day. Regarding h...

As with every kind of hair disorder, nutrition is vital. I discuss with patients their weekly meal plan and consider adding Nutrafol postpartum supplements, which are specifically designed to help with this kind of hair loss. Some of my patients want to be aggressive in treating the hair loss so I may add on low-level, light therapy or even home units to speed up recovery. In some cases, I may choose to order a nutrient panel to see if there are any deficiencies specifically.