This time, we will introduce the case of a female patient in her 40s who was suffering from postpartum hair loss.

Background of patients with postpartum hair loss

Patient: 41 year old female
Symptoms: I gave birth to twins about a year and a half ago, and from 1 months postpartum, hair loss became noticeable.
Luxury items: No smoking or drinking
Improvement request: The overall volume of my hair has decreased, so I would like to restore it.

I am a 1-year-old woman who gave birth to twins about a year and a half ago and am a mother of five children.
The details of the visit are as follows:She came to our clinic because she started losing hair around her hairline around 2 months after giving birth, and the volume of her hair as a whole had decreased.

About postpartum hair loss

Postpartum hair loss is a common symptom, but to briefly explain the causes, it is mainly due to changes in hormonal balance during the perinatal period, which increases hair loss.A disease called acute old-style alopeciaBasically, it is said to be a temporary symptom that subsides within six months.
However, in some cases, postpartum hair loss can be prolonged and progress to FAGA (female androgenetic alopecia), so if you want to get treatment quickly, or if your hair does not return to its original amount, there are treatments that can help hair grow back. In some cases, minoxidil may be prescribed for treatment.

This video explains more about postpartum hair loss.

 Scalp condition before treatment for patients with postpartum hair loss

This is a photo from the first visit.
You said that you are concerned about your hairline, but even if you look at the photo,It appears to be less dense along the hairline on the left, right, middle, and overall.

Next is a photo of the microscope.

・Hairs become thinner one by one and thinning can be seen.
・Because my skin is naturally sensitive,The condition of the scalp is especially bad, it is dry, rough, red and inflamed.

Treatment details for patients with postpartum hair loss

[Treatment content]
・Perform mesotherapy only once a month (periodically administered by injection into the scalp)
*Injection contents (minoxidil/PRP)

After confirming your concerns and condition, we will decide how to proceed with your treatment.
Regarding minoxidil, we did not prescribe oral medication because we were concerned about systemic side effects.

What is PRP?

Platelet-Rich Plasma is a cutting-edge regenerative medicine technology that has recently attracted attention in the beauty industry.
Simply put, it is an extremely safe treatment method that uses platelet components derived from your own blood, extracts and concentrates only those components that are effective for treatment, and administers them via injection.

You can read more about the therapeutic effects of PRP here.

Progress of treatment for patients with postpartum hair loss

This is a photo of the treatment progress 3 months after the start of treatment.
As for the hairline, the hairline had become thinner and the hair was weak and short, like downy hair, and the density was thinner overall.You can see that each hair has become thicker and darker, indicating that the treatment is effective.

As the person himselfNot only has the volume increased, but the hair has also become shiny and smooth, and you can see the difference in the volume and shine of your hair.

It is easier to see changes in the scalp than in the hair, and I was very surprised by the changes within 3 months of starting treatment.
There was also a change in the thickness of the hair,Best of all, the condition of my scalp has improved considerably, with most of the dryness and redness improved, and my skin has changed to a plump, collagen-like texture.
There is also a change in the color of the scalp, giving the impression that it has been reborn as a pale and healthy scalp.
It seems that patients are considering PRP treatment in the cosmetic skin area to improve their facial skin due to this happy change.

Papers on cases where PRP was injected

Based on a case at our clinic, I would like to introduce one paper in which PRP was administered to the scalp.

This photo/data shows a portion of the untreated scalp and a portion of the scalp treated with PRP, which were compared under a microscope.
After administration, the dark pink epidermis became thicker and fluffier, and the number of hair follicles increased.

Importance of scalp care

One of Nishikawa's clients when she was a hairdresser, who was 2-3 months postpartum, came to the store and when we shampooed her hair, she lost a lot of hair.
This hair loss was like a disease caused by changes in hormonal balance due to childbirth, but some women did not lose their hair even after giving birth.I feel that the condition of my scalp made a difference in my hair after giving birth.

Our clinic's philosophy is that the relationship between the scalp and hair is similar to the relationship between plants and soil, and in the same way that good plants will grow if the soil is tilled and fluffy.We believe that good hair will grow when the epidermis of the scalp becomes thick and fluffy.
I personally feel that in order to improve AGA treatment and hair quality, the hair growth will not change unless the skin is improved from within.

If there are any good cases in the future, I would like to introduce them to you.

Last time, we introduced a case of a male patient!