Amanjeet Kaur Amanjeet Kaur Asked 10 months ago

Is hair loss hereditary?

Both my dad and his dad went bald quite early, and my brother is starting to lose his hair too. I'm getting a little worried about my own hair. Is hair loss always hereditary, or can something else cause it?

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Vikram Deshpande Vikram Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, hereditary hair loss is the most common cause. Don't waste time and money experimenting with expensive salon treatments or home remedies. Go directly to a qualified dermatologist who can give you a proper, scientifically backed plan.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I am only 20 and seeing my hair thin out, and my mother also has very thin hair. Is hereditary hair loss something that can be stopped permanently, or is it impossible to change our genetics?

Gaurav Kapoor Gaurav Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Yes, it is hereditary. I inherited my father's beautiful eyes and, unfortunately, his complete lack of hair on the crown! At this point, I am just embracing the cool action-hero look.

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Sahil Solanki Sahil Solanki Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It definitely is. All the men in my family start losing hair around 25. I tried every oil in the market but nothing stopped it until I visited a doctor and started proper medical treatment.

Latha Krishnan Latha Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, hereditary hair loss is very common and is technically called androgenetic alopecia. It affects both men and women as they age. While you can't change your genes, there are medically proven ways to manage and slow it down if you catch it early.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is mostly hereditary, but starting treatment early can definitely slow down the thinning process.

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