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

Hair loss in your twenties is frustrating, but there are proven options:

Most Effective Treatments

Minoxidil (Rogaine or generic)

• Topical solution applied daily
• FDA-approved, well-studied
• Generic versions work just as well and cost much less (~$10-15/month vs. brand name)
• Works for both men and women

Finasteride (Propecia) - for men

• Prescription oral medication
• Very effective at blocking DHT (the hormone driving most male hair loss)
• Talk to a doctor first due to potential side effects
• Services like Keeps or Hims make getting prescriptions easy and affordable online

Minoxidil + Finasteride combo

• Using both together shows significantly better results than either alone

Convenient Services Worth Trying

• Keeps - straightforward, affordable subscription for men
• Hims/Hers - covers both men and women, includes dermatologist consultation
• Nutrafol - supplement-based option, best evidence among supplements

Honest Advice

• Start early - these treatments maintain hair better than they regrow it
• See a dermatologist to confirm it's androgenic alopecia (pattern baldness) and not something else
• Be patient - results take 3-6 months minimum

The sooner you start, the better your results will be.