My hair is thinning in my twenties. What actually works to stop it?

Hair loss in your twenties is stressful, but there are evidence-based options that actually work:

Clinically Proven Treatments

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

• Most accessible starting point
• Applied topically or taken as a low-dose oral pill
• Oral minoxidil (prescribed by a doctor) is gaining strong support as more effective
• Works best when started early

Finasteride (Propecia)

• Prescription pill for men - blocks DHT, the hormone driving most male pattern loss
• ~80-90% of men see results; requires consistent use
• Women generally shouldn't use this

Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil combos

• Keeps, Hims, or Ro offer these online - convenient and relatively affordable

For Women Specifically

• Hers offers spironolactone or minoxidil prescriptions online
• Get bloodwork to rule out thyroid issues or iron deficiency first

Supplement Support

• Nutrafol has reasonable evidence and is worth trying alongside treatments
• Iron and vitamin D deficiencies are common culprits - get tested

The Honest Reality

• Start early - these work better before significant loss
• See a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis; not all thinning has the same cause
• Consistency matters more than the specific brand

A dermatologist visit is genuinely worth it before spending money randomly.