#asktheexpert : Hi Dr. my wife's hair falls happening on a large scale after her delivery. please suggest a good remedy.

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Supplement your diet: the chemicals you put into your body also influence the health and appearance of head hair. Vitamins A, C, D, E, and Zinc are all helpful in reducing postpartum hair shedding. Biotin (vitamin B7), found naturally in milk, eggs, and bananas, is particularly useful for this. Prenatal vitamins contain plenty of these – so keep taking them even after childbirth to lessen the shedding process. Vitamin A, found naturally in sweet potatoes and pumpkins, promotes the production of sebum, the oil that keeps the scalp moisturized, and the growth of new cells like hair and nail cells. Citrus fruits are packed with Vitamin C, which promotes collagen growth. Vitamin D, which you can get in plenty from the sun, has a direct correlation with hair growth. Indeed, alopecia sufferers usually have low levels of this vitamin. Vitamin E and Zinc, which also promote cell and follicle growth, can be found in spinach, lentils, and many seeds.