Akash Verma Akash Verma Asked 6 months ago

How is hair loss inherited?

My father and his brothers all started losing their hair early, and I'm starting to notice some thinning myself. I wonder if it's genetic. How is hair loss inherited, and can anything be done?

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Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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If you are seeing early balding, please consult a dermatologist at a proper hospital instead of buying random oils. They will check your scalp and explain if it is genetic male pattern baldness or due to some nutrient deficiency.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In my family, all my brothers and my father lost hair by forty, so it definitely comes from both sides. Don't worry too much about it, son. It is just a part of life and doesn't change who you are.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

While genetic hair loss is hard to stop fully, keeping your blood circulation active with daily exercise helps. I find that regular head massages and a good workout routine keep my scalp healthy, even if genes are playing their role.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Hair loss inheritance is quite complex and involves several genes that affect how hair follicles react to androgen hormones. It's best to consult an experienced dermatologist to get an accurate diagnosis of your hair fall type.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My dad is bald and I am also losing hair, so the genes are definitely working! I just compensate for my hairline by eating amazing butter chicken and enjoying life. A good diet with high protein definitely keeps the remaining hair strong though.

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Consult a dermatologist

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My maternal uncle had a full head of hair but my dad's side was totally bald, and guess which genes I got? Yes, the bald ones! You can try all the expensive shampoos you want, but family genes usually win in the end.

Vimla Devi Vimla Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Many people think it only comes from the mother's side, but that is a myth; it can come from either parent. If you start seeing thinning early, a dermatologist can suggest options to slow it down. But remember, a loving personality matters much more than hair.

Nalini Nair Nalini Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It can be inherited from either your mother's or your father's side of the family. Try not to stress too much because stress actually makes hair fall even worse.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I noticed my hairline receding at 23, just like my father. Instead of wasting money on magical oils, I went straight to a skin specialist who put me on a proper regime. It has really helped slow down the thinning, so act early.

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Shalini Thomas Shalini Thomas Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Androgenetic alopecia is polygenic, meaning it involves multiple genes from both maternal and paternal sides. It makes your hair follicles sensitive to hormones like DHT. It's a very common biological trait, so don't feel bad about it.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to cry seeing my hair brush full of hair, thinking I would go bald like my aunt. But when I visited a clinic, they reassured me that normal shedding is different from genetic thinning. Don't panic, sometimes it is just a temporary phase.

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother used to say applying homemade coconut oil would stop genetic balding, but it didn't help my brothers. When we saw a doctor, he explained it's a genetic pattern. Oils keep the scalp clean, but medical treatments are needed for actual genetic hair loss.

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