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

Hair loss in your twenties is stressful, but there are proven options. Here's what actually has clinical evidence behind it:

Clinically Proven Treatments

Minoxidil (Rogaine or generic)

• Most accessible starting point
• Applied topically or taken as a low-dose oral pill
• Works for both men and women
• Hims/Hers offers convenient subscriptions with dermatologist consultation

Finasteride (for men)

• Prescription pill that blocks DHT (the hormone driving most male hair loss)
• Very effective at stopping progression
• Available through Keeps, Hims, or your regular doctor
• Note: not recommended for women who may become pregnant

Both together work significantly better than either alone

What's Worth Adding

• Nutrafol - supplement with decent evidence, good for supporting overall hair health
• Dermaroller/microneedling - some solid evidence when combined with minoxidil
• Nizoral shampoo - has mild anti-DHT properties, cheap and easy add-on

My Honest Recommendation

Start with Keeps or Hims - they make it easy to get a doctor evaluation and prescription quickly, and they combine treatments effectively.

See a dermatologist if possible, since getting a diagnosis first helps ensure you're treating the right type of hair loss.

The earlier you start, the better your results.