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Hi since i stopped breastfedding i am losing my hair seriously (2month now) what can i do you? shave my head ? cut my hair? pls help
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Wait: Telogenic effluvium is common after childbirth. Usually it lasts a few weeks, then grows ok. How long since birth? Menstrual periods? Any hormones or meds? See a dermatologist if it is serious.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Should pass: Significant life events like childbirth can throw your hair into a dormant phase, where normal hair loss is not replaced and hair thins. This can last up to 6 mo before your body re-sets the process. You might want to visit with a dermatologist and confirm this and exclude other factors.
Answered 6/22/2016
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