Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Asked 5 months ago

What determines hair loss?

Lately, I've noticed a lot more hair falling out than usual, and it's making me a bit concerned. What are the main factors that determine hair loss in young men like me? Is it stress, diet, or something else?

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Radhika Sharma Radhika Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Hair loss can be caused by so many things! Genetics play a big role, but also stress, hormonal changes (like thyroid issues or PCOS), nutritional deficiencies, and even certain medications. It's not always simple. Please get it checked by a dermatologist or a doctor for a proper diagnosis, don't just self-medicate or try random remedies. Better to be safe.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Our body is a temple, and sometimes it shows us signs. Hair loss can be a reflection of inner imbalances, be it stress, diet, or hormonal changes. While it's good to understand the physical causes, remember to stay positive and gentle with yourself. Focus on holistic well-being and consult a specialist. Everything is connected.

Arjun Yadav Arjun Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dekho, hair loss ke bahut reason hote hain. Genetics toh number one hai. Uske alawa stress, khana-peena sahi na hona (diet), hormones mein gadbad (thyroid, PCOS), aur kai baar medicines bhi. Agar bahut zyada ho raha hai toh seedha doctor ke paas jao, ya skin specialist ko dikhao. Bina jaane kuch bhi mat laga lena.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Beti, baal jhadna toh umar ke saath bhi hota hai. Par aajkal ke bachhon ko stress bhi bahut hai, aur khan-paan bhi theek nahi. Sarson ka tel lagao, amla aur shikakai se dho. Par agar bahut zyada jhad rahe hain, ya ganjapan aa raha hai, toh doctor ko dikhao. Kabhi kabhi andar ki koi bimari bhi ho sakti hai.

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Girish Rao Girish Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

As someone managing high BP, I know how lifestyle affects everything. Hair loss can be due to genetics, stress, poor diet, or hormonal imbalances. Sometimes, even certain medications can cause it. It’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, manage stress, and get regular checkups. If it’s persistent, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying health conditions, especially if you have other medical issues.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

From a yogic perspective, often hair loss indicates an imbalance within the body, perhaps related to excess heat or stress. Practicing gentle pranayama and specific asanas that improve blood circulation to the scalp can be helpful. Also, ensuring a sattvic diet and managing stress through meditation is key. Of course, do consult a doctor for a proper medical check-up too.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I've been looking into this too! It seems like such a complex issue. From what I've read, genetics is a huge factor, but also diet, stress, hormonal changes (PCOS, thyroid), and even the products you use. It's crazy how many things can affect it. So many articles say different things, makes it hard to know what's real.

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Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I'm new to all this but I've been seeing a lot of hair fall lately. Is it really true that stress can cause a lot of hair loss? And what about diet? Like, what deficiencies typically cause it? Any simple tips for someone just starting to look into this?

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I've struggled with hair loss since my early 30s. It's often multi-factorial: genetics (male pattern baldness is real!), stress levels, nutritional deficiencies (especially iron, Vitamin D, B12), and hormonal imbalances like thyroid issues. Post-illness hair fall is also common. Get a thorough blood test and see a dermatologist or trichologist. Don't just rely on oils.

Abhishek Desai Abhishek Desai Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ah, the age-old question! Sometimes it's genetics saying 'bye-bye hair,' sometimes it's stress saying 'hello bald patch,' and sometimes it's just your body deciding it needs to redecorate your scalp. Jokes aside, it can be hormones, diet, or even scalp issues. Don't lose sleep over it (that causes more hair loss!), but do get a doctor to check.

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