Advice please: Postpartum hair loss, tender dry, flaky, and extremely tender scalp
Hi ladies, I experienced hair loss with my first but this time around it seems to be more extreme. 😕 My scalp is extremely tender, itchy and dry. My hair is constantly coming out. I get this thick layer of dandruff now. I have 4C hair so i regularly moisturize but it doesn’t seem to be enough. I drink a good amount of fluids since I pump. my hair feels greasy half the time and will still have dandruff. 🙄 I was going to grab some head and shoulders but any other advice? I have never had dandruff and never had a tender scalp like this. Even blowdrying my hair has to be slow because it hurts.
(I love my babies but 😮💨 the things they do to our bodies 😅)
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You might want to check with a dermatologist! It could be something like dermititis and you'll need/want a medicated shampoo
Absolutely go talk to a doctor but also try a hair oil. This hair oil helped me nourish my scalp and grow my hair at the same time. It’s especially for postpartum mamas like us https://kesa-beauty-2.myshopify.com/products/kesa-hair-growth-oil-for-postpartum-hair-loss
What color are the skin flakes? It’s common for people not to know the difference between a dry flaky scalp because of dry skin and dandruff which is caused by malassezia. If it’s yellowy and greasy, it’s dandruff. Head and shoulders is better for light dandruff, if it’s as bad as you say you might want to try something stronger like T/gel or T/sal which you can find at most stores and online.
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