Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health Pregnancy & Prenatal Care

What is the reason for the variation in hair and nails of pregnant women?

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Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 05:21 AM

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  • Beach Beach

    Apr 09, 2026

      Why do pregnant women's hair and nails change? The secretion of hormones in the body reduces the shedding rate of hair and accelerates the growth rate, but this change is not permanent. Most women Postpartum period or after terminating breastfeeding hair loss serious. Some pregnant women also develop hair in areas where hair should not grow. For example, on the face, abdomen, and around the nipples. Some hair textures have changed. Becoming drier or oilier. What's more, hair discoloration occurs.

      Nails, like hair, undergo significant changes during pregnancy. Excessive hormone secretion will cause nails to grow faster and harder, and some pregnant women may have their nails easily split. Pregnant women should trim their nails frequently and avoid applying nail polish at this time. 》》》 What should pregnant women eat that can cause miscarriage?

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