Anjali Das Anjali Das Asked 7 months ago

Is hair loss inherited from mother or father?

My mother's side of the family has really thick hair, but my father's brothers all started balding young. I'm wondering if I need to be concerned. Is hair loss inherited more from the mother's side or the father's side?

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Satish Kumar Satish Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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It can come from either side, my friend. Don't stress too much about where it came from. Just focus on simple, affordable solutions like oiling your scalp regularly and eating a balanced home-cooked meal.

Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My family always said baldness comes only from the maternal grandfather's side, but my doctor cleared up that misconception. It is inherited from both parents. I chose to follow the medical treatments my doctor prescribed over old myths.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Both sides can pass it down. I inherited my mother's female pattern hair loss, but catching it early and consulting a good dermatologist helped me recover most of my lost hair density.

Ramlal Sahu Ramlal Sahu Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It can come from both sides, beta. Our elders say we get our facial features and hair from our parents. Eat fresh fruits, stay happy, and take care of what God has given us.

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Rajesh Sen Rajesh Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't stress over family trees too much. Yes, the genes can come from either parent. But remember, stress only accelerates hair loss, so stay calm and let a doctor guide you on the next steps.

Gurdev Singh Gurdev Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Child, we inherit our blood and bones from both mother and father, and hair is the same. Avoid using harsh chemical dyes and wash your hair with mild shikakai water. It keeps the hair strong regardless of genetics.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In my case, my father has thick hair but my mother has very thin hair, and I ended up inheriting my mother's hair texture and pattern. It really seems to vary from sibling to sibling in our family.

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Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

While it can be inherited from either parent, please don't assume it is definitely genetic. Sometimes it's a sign of internal issues like low iron or thyroid imbalances, so please get a proper medical checkup done first.

Siddharth Verma Siddharth Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to panic looking at my father's bald head, thinking I was doomed. But my doctor reassured me that while genetics from both sides play a part, proper hair care and lifestyle can delay the process by many years.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My son started losing hair at a very young age and we realized it runs on my husband's side of the family. We immediately took him to a skin specialist who put him on a safe regimen, which has really helped.

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