Postpartum Hair Loss: A Clinically Oriented Overview for Practicing Physicians
1. Definition & Epidemiology Postpartum telogen effluvium (PPTE) is a transient, diffuse hair shedding occurring 2–6 months postpartum—most commonly peaking at 3–4 months after delivery. It represents a physiological shift in the hair growth cycle driven by abrupt hormonal changes, especially the withdrawal of high-pregnancy levels of estrogen and progesterone. 2. Pathophysiology: The Hair Cycle…
