Postpartum Alopecia
Hormonal shedding after birth, supported through recovery.
Postpartum shedding follows the fall in oestrogen after delivery. Hair held in the growth phase through pregnancy releases together, typically two to four months after birth, most visibly at the temples and part line.
- Often 2–4 mo
- Onset
- Diffuse
- Pattern
- History + labs
- Assessment
- Usually temporary
- Course
- Individualized topical care
- Nutritional correction when deficient
- Gentle scalp care
- Low-level laser therapy where appropriate
Diagnosed first, treated second.
It is usually a temporary physiological response, but persistent or atypical loss warrants further assessment. Care focuses on ruling out iron, thyroid and vitamin deficiency, then supporting the follicle with protocols that are safe during breastfeeding.
- 01Individualized topical care
- 02Nutritional correction when deficient
- 03Gentle scalp care
- 04Low-level laser therapy where appropriate
- 05Trichoscopic monitoring
- Shedding two to four months after delivery
- Thinning temples or a widening part
- Low iron or thyroid disturbance
- Breastfeeding mothers seeking safe options
- Loss persisting beyond twelve months
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Consultation
Timeline, delivery history and feeding status shape what can safely be used.
- 02
Deficiency screen
Ferritin, thyroid and vitamin D are checked and corrected where low.
- 03
Gentle support
Any topical, supplement or procedure is selected only after reviewing breastfeeding status and current safety guidance.
- 04
Review
Density is photographed at intervals until baseline is restored.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Reassurance with an accurate diagnosis
- 02Shedding settled and regrowth supported
- 03Density restored at temples and part line
- 04Deficiencies identified and corrected
- 05Options selected around breastfeeding status
Results, treatment timing and recovery vary by diagnosis and individual factors. This page is educational and does not replace a medical consultation or guarantee an outcome. Suitability and alternatives are confirmed during assessment.
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for postpartum alopecia — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
Yes — it affects a large proportion of women and is a hormonal, temporary process.
Most women see it settle between six and twelve months after delivery.
Suitability differs by medicine and procedure. Feeding status is reviewed before recommending any treatment, and unnecessary therapy is avoided while recovery is monitored.
If shedding continues past a year or patches appear, further assessment is warranted.