{"id":12109,"date":"2026-09-14T17:18:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T08:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/?p=12109"},"modified":"2026-09-14T17:18:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T08:18:37","slug":"postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum Hair Loss in Tokyo: When to Worry &#038; Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/\",\"name\":\"Postpartum Hair Loss in Tokyo: When to Worry & Recovery\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#website\"},\"about\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#clinic-biotope\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#physician-karibe\"},\"lastReviewed\":\"2026-09-14\"},{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"MedicalWebPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/#webpage\"},\"headline\":\"Postpartum Hair Loss in Tokyo: When to Worry & Recovery\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#physician-karibe\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#physician-karibe\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#organization\"},\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/postpartum-hair-loss-tokyo-recovery\/#webpage\"},\"description\":\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: shedding often starts about 3 months after birth and recovers within a year. 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You do not need to wait if you are worried.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Postpartum Hair Loss in Tokyo: When to Worry and When It Recovers<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Postpartum Hair Loss in Tokyo: When to Worry and When It Rec\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels_7020324_1789361852.webp\" alt=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Postpartum Hair Loss in Tokyo: When to Worry and When It Rec\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Finding clumps of hair in the shower drain a few months after giving birth can be alarming, especially if you are adjusting to life with a newborn far from home. For most women this shedding is temporary, but sometimes it points to a second problem that needs attention. This guide explains what is normal, what is not, and where to get an English-language assessment in Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn in this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why hair sheds after childbirth and how the hair growth cycle explains it<\/li>\n<li>The typical timeline, from onset to recovery<\/li>\n<li>Warning signs that suggest thyroid problems, iron deficiency or another hair loss condition<\/li>\n<li>Treatment and home-care options, including what to consider while breastfeeding<\/li>\n<li>How to get an English-language consultation in Tokyo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Is Postpartum Hair Loss?<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 What Is Postpartum Hair Loss\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels_7321246_1789361853.webp\" alt=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 What Is Postpartum Hair Loss\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Postpartum hair loss is a form of <strong>telogen effluvium<\/strong>, which means excessive shedding of hairs in the resting phase. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) describes it as common among new mothers and attributes it to the fall in oestrogen after delivery.<\/p>\n<p>It does not scar or destroy the hair follicle. The follicles stay intact and go on producing new hair, which is why most women recover without treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>How the hair cycle explains the shedding<\/h3>\n<p>Each hair follicle alternates between a growing phase (anagen) and a resting phase (telogen). According to the StatPearls review of telogen effluvium, about 85% of hairs on a healthy scalp are growing and about 15% are resting at any one time.<\/p>\n<p>A trigger such as the hormonal shift after childbirth pushes a larger share of follicles into the resting phase all at once. The review notes that shedding usually begins about three months after the trigger, with a reported range of one to six months. That delay is why the hair loss seems to come out of nowhere just as you are settling into life with your baby.<\/p>\n<h2>Timeline: When It Starts and When It Recovers<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Timeline: When It Starts and When It Recovers\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels_7320786_1789361853.webp\" alt=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Timeline: When It Starts and When It Recovers\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Postpartum shedding tends to follow a predictable pattern, although the timing varies from person to person.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Onset:<\/strong> Many women first notice it about three months after giving birth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peak:<\/strong> The AAD states that shedding usually peaks about four months after delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> In acute telogen effluvium, the shedding lasts less than six months, according to StatPearls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recovery:<\/strong> The AAD reports that most women regain their normal fullness by their child&#8217;s first birthday, and many do so earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New hairs grow in at the same time, so you may notice short, fine hairs along the hairline during recovery. This regrowth is a normal part of the process.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Worry: Signs That Need a Doctor<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 When to Worry: Signs That Need a Doctor\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels_6661049_1789361854.webp\" alt=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 When to Worry: Signs That Need a Doctor\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Most postpartum shedding settles on its own, but it can overlap with other conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Medical sources differ on exactly when to seek help. Cleveland Clinic advises seeing a doctor if hair loss continues for more than six months, while the AAD suggests seeing a dermatologist if fullness has not returned after one year. Earlier assessment is sensible if any of the signs below appear.<\/p>\n<h3>Thyroid problems after pregnancy<\/h3>\n<p>Postpartum thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland after pregnancy. Cleveland Clinic estimates that 5% to 10% of women develop it in the year after giving birth. It often starts with an overactive phase one to six months after delivery, followed by an underactive phase four to eight months after delivery that can last as long as a year.<\/p>\n<p>Hair loss appears among its listed symptoms, and StatPearls lists hypothyroidism as a known trigger of telogen effluvium. Palpitations, unexplained weight change, marked fatigue or feeling unusually hot or cold alongside shedding are reasons to request a blood test.<\/p>\n<h3>Iron deficiency<\/h3>\n<p>StatPearls lists iron deficiency as a trigger of telogen effluvium and recommends a complete blood count, serum iron, iron saturation and ferritin when investigating shedding. Blood loss at delivery and the demands of recovery make this worth checking.<\/p>\n<h3>A second hair loss condition hiding underneath<\/h3>\n<p>Postpartum shedding can reveal a pattern of thinning that was already developing. In a 2024 study of 200 postpartum women seen at a university dermatology clinic in Egypt, only 9.5% had telogen effluvium alone. The remaining 90.5% also showed signs of another condition, most often female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), traction alopecia from tight hairstyles, or both.<\/p>\n<p>The patients in that study were attending a dermatology clinic, so the figures should not be taken as a rate for all new mothers. Even so, the findings suggest that a proper scalp examination is worthwhile when shedding does not follow the usual pattern.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Typical postpartum shedding<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Signs worth investigating<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Onset<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Around 3 months after birth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Much earlier or much later, or no clear trigger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Pattern<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Diffuse shedding across the whole scalp<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Widening parting, patchy bald spots or receding hairline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Duration<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Improves within months, full by around 12 months<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Continuing beyond 6 to 12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Other symptoms<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">None beyond usual new-parent tiredness<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Palpitations, weight change, heavy fatigue, feeling cold or hot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Scalp<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Looks normal<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Redness, scaling, itching or pain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Common Misconceptions<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Common Misconceptions\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels_28994563_1789361855.webp\" alt=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Common Misconceptions\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>&#8220;Postpartum hair loss means I am going bald&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Telogen effluvium does not damage the follicle, and StatPearls describes a good outlook for recovering hair density in the acute form. The AAD reports that most women regain their normal fullness within a year. Heavy shedding on its own does not mean the hair loss will be permanent.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;If it happened after the baby, it must be hormonal and will fix itself&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Timing alone cannot tell you the cause. Thyroid problems and iron deficiency can also cause shedding in the same months. The 2024 clinic study suggests that postpartum shedding can hide female pattern hair loss or traction alopecia, and these do not always resolve on their own. If recovery is not following the usual timeline, get it checked instead of waiting.<\/p>\n<h2>Diagnosis and Treatment Options in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Diagnosis and Treatment Options in Tokyo\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels_6948129_1789361856.webp\" alt=\"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: when to worry and w \u2014 Diagnosis and Treatment Options in Tokyo\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Medical evaluation<\/h3>\n<p>A dermatologist will usually ask when the shedding began, look at the pattern of hair loss and examine the scalp. A gentle hair pull test may be used. StatPearls notes that collecting 100 or more hairs over 24 hours suggests telogen effluvium. Blood tests for iron status and thyroid function help rule out treatable causes.<\/p>\n<p>Hair loss (alopecia) is among the conditions seen in the insurance-covered dermatology department at Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic in Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku. This is the appropriate first stop for diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h3>Supportive care at home<\/h3>\n<p>Cleveland Clinic notes that there is no specific treatment for postpartum hair loss itself, but some practical steps can help. The AAD suggests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using a volumising shampoo that contains protein<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding heavy conditioning shampoos and intensive conditioners, which can weigh hair down<\/li>\n<li>Applying conditioner mainly to the ends of the hair<\/li>\n<li>Trying a shorter hairstyle, which can look fuller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cleveland Clinic also advises avoiding tight hairstyles, which fits with the traction alopecia seen in the 2024 study. The AAD also warns parents to watch for &#8220;hair tourniquets&#8221;, where a shed hair wraps tightly around a baby&#8217;s finger, toe or other body part.<\/p>\n<h3>Minoxidil and breastfeeding<\/h3>\n<p>Minoxidil is a medicine used to promote hair growth. It is used for female pattern hair loss, and StatPearls mentions it as an option in telogen effluvium. If you are breastfeeding, discuss it with a doctor first. The U.S. National Library of Medicine&#8217;s LactMed database considers topical minoxidil acceptable once breastfeeding is established. However, it recommends caution with oral minoxidil, particularly at higher doses or when feeding a newborn.<\/p>\n<p>LactMed also advises avoiding contact between the baby and skin treated with minoxidil. It includes reports of excess hair growth in infants exposed through breastfeeding or skin contact. Minoxidil is offered as a self-pay treatment at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai. Whether it is suitable for you depends on your diagnosis and feeding situation, which you can discuss during a consultation with Dr. Karibe.<\/p>\n<h3>Nutritional review<\/h3>\n<p>For women who would like a broader look at their diet and nutrient status during recovery, orthomolecular (nutritional) therapy is available at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai. It is not a standard treatment for postpartum shedding and does not replace a medical diagnosis, but feel free to ask about it during a consultation with Dr. Karibe.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<p>Costs depend on whether care is provided through Japanese public health insurance or on a self-pay basis. A dermatology evaluation for hair loss at <strong>Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/strong> is part of its insurance dermatology service. Hair growth treatments and nutritional therapy at<strong> BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> are self-pay.<\/p>\n<p>If you are visiting Japan short term or are not enrolled in Japanese health insurance, check how you will be billed before your appointment. Please see the clinic&#8217;s official price page or contact us for a current quote. For an accurate quote, please book a consultation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"kj-faq\">\n<dt>Q. How much hair loss is normal after giving birth?<\/dt>\n<dd>Shedding is often much heavier than usual for a few months. StatPearls notes that collecting 100 or more hairs in 24 hours suggests telogen effluvium. The overall pattern and timeline matter more than any single day&#8217;s count.<\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Does breastfeeding cause postpartum hair loss?<\/dt>\n<dd>The main driver described by the AAD is the drop in oestrogen after delivery, which happens whether or not you breastfeed. Breastfeeding does affect which treatments are appropriate, so mention it to your doctor.<\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Can I prevent postpartum hair loss?<\/dt>\n<dd>There is no proven way to prevent the hormonal shedding itself. Gentle hair care, avoiding tight hairstyles and checking for iron or thyroid problems can help limit extra hair loss.<\/dd>\n<dt>Q. When should I see a dermatologist in Tokyo?<\/dt>\n<dd>See a dermatologist if shedding continues past six months, if hair has not returned to its usual fullness by around one year, or if you notice patchy loss, a widening parting, scalp symptoms or signs of thyroid problems. You do not need to wait if you are worried.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Postpartum hair loss usually starts around three months after delivery, peaks at about four months and resolves within a year for most women. Shedding that lasts longer than expected, comes with other symptoms or follows an unusual pattern may point to thyroid problems, iron deficiency or an underlying condition such as female pattern hair loss.<\/p>\n<p>Within our clinic group, both <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> (Shirokanedai, Minato-ku) and <strong>Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/strong> (Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku) offer English-language consultation with Dr. Jun Karibe&#8217;s team. Diagnosis of postpartum hair loss, including blood tests, is handled at Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic. Self-pay hair growth treatment and nutritional therapy are handled at BIOTOPE CLINIC. Bookings and enquiries in English: LINE or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about postpartum hair loss, both <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> (Shirokanedai, Minato-ku) and Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic (Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku) offer English-language consultation with Dr. Karibe and his team. Postpartum hair loss is primarily handled at Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic, with self-pay hair growth options available at BIOTOPE CLINIC. English enquiries: LINE or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-box\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f1faf3 0%,#e6f3ea 100%); border-radius: 14px; padding: 32px 24px; margin: 36px 0 24px; border: 1px solid #c5dccd; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #3a6e3a; border: none; padding: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">24\/7 Consultation &amp; Booking<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 48px; height: 2px; background: #3a6e3a; margin: 0 auto 22px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\">Book a Consultation or Treatment<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #2c4a35; line-height: 1.75;\">Our English-speaking team responds via LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 usually the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.02em; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(6,199,85,0.25); min-width: 240px; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.02em; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.25); min-width: 240px; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Hughes EC, Syed HA, Saleh D. Telogen Effluvium. StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing; last updated 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Galal SA, El-Sayed SK, Henidy MMH. Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Additional Latent Hair Loss Disorders. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2024;17(5):15-22.<\/li>\n<li>National Library of Medicine. Minoxidil. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). Revised 2026.<\/li>\n<li>American Academy of Dermatology. Hair loss in new moms: Dermatologist tips. Updated 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Cleveland Clinic. Postpartum Thyroiditis. Reviewed 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n<p>You may also find these articles useful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/hair-loss-women-japan-nutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hair Loss in Women in Japan: The Iron, Thyroid and Nutrition Angle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/female-hair-thinning-treatment-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Female Hair Thinning Treatment Tokyo: Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/faga-female-pattern-hair-loss-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAGA Treatment Tokyo: Regenerative Hair Loss Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/english-speaking-dermatologist-tokyo-hair-loss-aga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English-Speaking Dermatologist Tokyo: Hair Loss &amp; AGA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/hair-mesotherapy-tokyo-aga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hair Mesotherapy Tokyo: Manual vs Hydro-Injector AGA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin: 2.5em 0 1em; padding: 1.5em; border: 1px solid #d5d5d5; border-radius: 10px; background: #fafafa; font-size: .9em;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: .72em; font-weight: bold; color: #888; margin: 0 0 1.2em; letter-spacing: .08em;\">SUPERVISED BY<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.2em; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; min-width: 110px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border: 3px solid #e0e0e0;\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/hon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo-karibejun-400-3_re-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jun Karibe MD \u2014 Board-certified Plastic Surgeon, Director of Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: .6em 0 .1em; font-weight: bold; font-size: .95em; color: #222;\">Dr. Jun Karibe<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .1em; font-size: .75em; color: #999;\">MD<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .75em; color: #555; font-weight: bold;\">Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .75em; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Education &amp; Career<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Juntendo University School of Medicine<\/div>\n<div>Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Tokyo Hospital<\/div>\n<div>Assistant Professor, Plastic &amp; Cosmetic Surgery, Saitama Medical University<\/div>\n<div>Assistant Professor &amp; Chief Resident, Yamanashi University Hospital<\/div>\n<div>2019: Founded Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic (Ichigaya, Tokyo)<\/div>\n<div>2021: Founded BIOTOPE CLINIC Shirokanedai (Minato-ku, Tokyo)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .75em; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Certifications<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Board-certified Plastic Surgeon \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/div>\n<div>Specialist \u2014 Japan Society of Anti-Aging Medicine<\/div>\n<div>Certified Industrial Physician \u2014 Japan Medical Association<\/div>\n<div>Allergan VST-certified Injector (Botox &amp; Hyaluronic Acid)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Awards<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Best Presentation Award \u2014 Dept. of Plastic Surgery, University of Tokyo (2016)<\/div>\n<div>Excellence Award \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018)<\/div>\n<div>Featured Presentation \u2014 ASPS Annual Scientific Meeting, USA (2018)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; padding-top: .75em; border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .5em;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e1306c; color: #fff; padding: .4em .9em; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-size: .8em; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dr.jun_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; padding-top: .75em; border-top: 1px dashed #d5d5d5; font-size: .78em; color: #555; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .3em; font-size: .72em; font-weight: bold; color: #888; letter-spacing: .08em;\">MEDICAL REVIEW<\/p>\n<div><strong>Jun Karibe, MD<\/strong> \u2014 Board-certified Plastic Surgeon \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/div>\n<div>Medical Director, BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/div>\n<div>Last medically reviewed: 2026-09-14<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Postpartum hair loss in Tokyo: shedding often starts about 3 months after birth and recovers within a year. 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