Siddharth Menon Siddharth Menon Asked 5 months ago

When does hair loss begin?

I've noticed my hair thinning a bit, especially near my temples, and it's making me a bit self-conscious. It seems to be happening more lately. At what age or stage does hair loss generally begin for most people?

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Kiran Singh Kiran Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, it can start anytime, even in your 20s if your diet isn't good or stress is high. I ignored my hair fall for too long thinking it's normal and now I regret it. Please get it checked by a doctor early on, don't wait like I did.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

It depends a lot on genetics and lifestyle, yaar. For mild everyday shedding, things like onion juice or hibiscus paste can help a lot. But if you're seeing a lot of hair coming out or bald spots, then better to see a dermatologist, natural remedies won't be enough then.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Hair loss can indeed begin gradually. From my experience, poor circulation and stress are big factors. Practicing gentle pranayama and some scalp massages with warm oil can really help improve blood flow and reduce stress, which might prevent early hair fall.

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Priya Das Priya Das Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Oh, I was wondering about this too. Is there a certain age it usually starts for most people, or is it totally random? I'm in my early twenties and seeing a bit more hair in my brush these days, just curious if it's normal.

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Could be anytime from late teens onwards. It's usually a combination of diet, stress, genetics, and sometimes underlying health issues like thyroid. Don't overthink it, just get a blood test done and consult a skin specialist for a proper diagnosis. Simple.

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Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Well, there's no fixed age for everyone. It varies widely. When you visit a good hospital, ask your doctor clearly about the common causes at different ages and what tests they recommend. They can explain it based on your personal health.

Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I feel like mine started suddenly in my late 20s after a stressful period. Does anyone else feel like it just accelerated out of nowhere? I used to have such thick hair, now I'm constantly worried about it.

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