["Will I lose all my hair?" Over 80% of postpartum mothers worry about hair loss, yet only 10% are taking care of it: The reality of 'postpartum thinning hair' often neglected due to the busyness of childcare]

Riahs Clinic (located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo) conducted a survey on the "Reality of Postpartum Hair Loss and the Limitations of Self-Care" targeting women in their 20s to 40s who are 1 to 5 years postpartum and have experienced hair loss or thinning after childbirth.

Behind the immense joy of a new life, many women face significant physical and mental changes after giving birth.

Postpartum hair loss, in particular, causes serious stress, with many women losing large amounts of hair during washing or brushing, making it painful to look in the mirror.

Due to the busyness of childcare and the assumption that it will "naturally heal someday," many cases go untreated and become chronic.

The current reality is that many continue to suffer in silence because simple self-care is often insufficient for a fundamental solution.

Therefore, Riahs Clinic (https://riahsclinic.com/) conducted this survey to understand the reality of these struggles.

Survey Overview: "Reality of Postpartum Hair Loss and the Limitations of Self-Care"

【Survey Period】 March 11, 2026 (Wed) – March 12, 2026 (Thu)

【Survey Method】 Internet survey via PRIZMA (https://www.prizma-link.com/press)

【Number of Respondents】 1,005 people

【Survey Target】 Monitors in their 20s to 40s who are 1 to 5 years postpartum and reported experiencing hair loss or thinning.

【Survey Source】 Riahs Clinic (https://riahsclinic.com/)

【Monitor Provider】 Sacrisa

Physical changes and the reality of care: "Hair loss" is the top concern, yet less than 10% are taking action

When asked, "What changes in your body concerned you after childbirth?", the most common response was "Hair loss, thinning, or dryness (84.1%)", followed by "Pelvic distortion/lower back pain (58.5%)" and "Weight gain/change in body shape (52.7%)".

Over 80% cited hair changes, making it the most frequent response. Changes in hairstyle are easily noticed in the mirror and by others, which may explain why it is a greater concern than other symptoms.