["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 busy 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 childbirth. Postpartum hair loss, in particular, causes serious stress, as large amounts of hair fall out during washing or brushing, making it painful to even 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 reality is that many women 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 current situation. 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 【Target Audience】 Women in their 20s to 40s, 1 to 5 years postpartum, who reported experiencing hair loss or thinning after childbirth. 【Survey Source】 Riahs Clinic (https://riahsclinic.com/) 【Monitor Provider】 Sacrisa Postpartum 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-related changes, making it the most frequent answer. Changes in hairstyle are easily noticeable both to oneself in the mirror and to others, which may explain why it is a greater concern than other symptoms.