Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Always "hairy" d/t my ethnicity but during pregnancy i got tons more body hair. post partum it remains in excess but hair on head sheds a lot. causes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Hair Shedding: Hair shedding after pregnancy is normal and is called a telogen effluvium. The telogen effluvium is caused by your pregnancy.
Answered 3/5/2017
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Applying skin hair bleach, body hair removing creams or hair coloring products safe while trying 2 conceive? How about during pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it true that eating spicy food during pregnancy causes the baby to grow with hair? What types of foods should be avoid during pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to bleach my body hair during pregnancy, including stomach hair?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Spotting with clear discharge. Head aches and nauseous after eating. I get eye twitches a lot and heartburn. Is this a cause of pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Tubal ligation w/ c-section on 06/12/14, failed ablation on 04/30/15. Now feeling pregnancy symptoms. Severe cramping last 2 months. Excessive hair loss. Easy bruising. Sudden unintentional weight loss. Constant Migraines. Tons of Acne. Would It be possi
What causes leg hair to stop growing during pregnancy? Is it lack of certain nutrients or minerals? I have psoriasis condition and am 28 weeks now.
Is excess body hair common in pregnancy?
How can I manage excess body hair in pregnancy?
Using body moisturizing lotion,whitening face washes,and hair shampoo during pregnancy,are they safe,thank you?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
