Postpartum hair loss

I’m at a loss with it, I’m losing so much hair! I’m already using a growth shampoo so it promotes it whilst I’m losing it but wondered if anyone’s had supplements and if they work?

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Vitamins you want to look out for are ones that contain vitamin B, D, E, zinc, biotin and iron. Just try to keep your hair and scalp as healthy as possible in the meantime. I made the mistake of continuing to bleach my hair while the new hairs grew. Ended up being very damaged. I keep seeing lots of people rave about rosemary oil, could try that too

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I’m having this problem too at the moment, not losing as much but I imagine it will get worse as time goes on 😢 I’ve also got a ridiculously itchy scalp!

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Been there! Increase your selenium. If you are nursing, ask your dr to make sure that it is safe for you both. Also get your thyroid checked. My thyroid was all out of wack after both DD were born

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