How to Handle Pregnancy Skin, According to Dermatologists

"It is common for women to shed hair about three months after giving birth, as this is a normal phenomenon called telogen effluvium," says Shainhouse. She explains that the shedding phase usually lasts about one to two months, and that it can take nine to 12 months for hair to look closer to what it looked like before pregnancy. But while it may be tempting to use shampoo products which promise to make your hair back, she advises steering clear of such beauty buys, as they usually contain an ingredient called minoxidil, which has not been studied in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and is not approved for use during that time.

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