Thursday, April 10, 2014

Postpartum Hair Loss Watch: Elsa Pataky


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Actress Elsa Pataky is looking great just three weeks after giving birth to twins - but now that she's in the postpartum phase, she could start to see some associated hair loss.

Postpartum hair loss is relatively common - but don't worry, it isn't permanent. The medical community believes it could be triggered by the hormonal fluctuations that occur during this period. While pregnant, women see a surge in their estrogen and progesterone levels (which is why women have such great hair when pregnant) - and after the baby is born, these levels return to the pre-pregnancy level. It is this sudden drop-off in hormone levels that causes the hair follicles to go into short-term shock.

As a result, shedding is quite common in the weeks, and months, following the delivery.

Elsa may not experience postpartum hair loss - but if she does, she shouldn't worry. Postpartum hair loss is normal, temporary, and shouldn't be a problem. But if she decides she wants to give her hair a boost during this period, she could try vitamin supplements such as Viviscal or Biotin, and could consider a regimen of low level laser therapy to stimulate healthy hair growth.

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