Ritika Shah Ritika Shah Asked 7 months ago

What causes hair loss in young women?

I'm only 24, but I've been shedding hair a lot lately, and my ponytail feels much smaller. My mother is also concerned. What usually causes hair loss in young women like me?

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Savita Gupta Savita Gupta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Most of the time, we are just low on iron because of poor daily diet or heavy periods. Start eating a piece of beetroot and some soaked almonds daily. If it still falls, get a simple blood test done at any local lab.

Nidhi Goyal Nidhi Goyal Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

With our hectic office routines, we often skip breakfast and ignore basic nutrition. Hair loss in young women is mostly due to vitamin deficiencies or hormonal imbalances. Skip the DIY hair masks and book a doctor's consult to get a proper diagnosis.

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Kriti Sen Kriti Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey babe, don't stress too much! Hair fall is super common in our 20s because of crazy work pressure, hard water, or just a bad phase. Take a deep breath, eat your veggies, and maybe get a cool new haircut to reduce the weight on your scalp!

Rajeshwari Nair Rajeshwari Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I noticed massive hair fall when my lifestyle was completely off and my blood pressure was creeping up. Stress and hormonal fluctuations affect your whole body, including your scalp. Focus on a peaceful routine and get a regular health checkup done.

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Priyanka Joshi Priyanka Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Every time I wash my hair and see the sink full of strands, I get so anxious. It makes me worry about thyroid, PCOS, or some major hormonal issue. Please don't search your symptoms online, just go to a doctor to get some clarity.

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