What can a twenty year old do to stop shedding and regrow hair?
For most people who are starting bald or thin in their early years, the late teens and early twenties are when hair is still being lost at a high rate. Hair restoration procedures are not typically the first line of treatment in younger patients under 24, although the are caveats to this. At this stage, the emphasis should be on the use of medications and lifestyle modifications to stop shedding and regrow hair

However, drug interventions may be discussed with a physician as options for managing the extent of hair loss. This would most likely include Finasteride (Propecia) or Rogaine (Minoxidil) as the most common choices.

Young patents should avoid unnecessary intake/use of androgen as is common among body builders. These drugs would accelerate hair loss. If it is indicated, the use of DHT blockers in conjunction should be discussed with the prescribing physicians.

While some people may experience the growth of new hair, this does not always occur for every patient who uses these medications. Most patients can expect however to slow down the rate of shedding. While younger patients may not be eligible for hair restoration surgery, they do have the advantage of starting their treatment early to prevent more serious manifestations of baldness.

Long term, healthy lifestyle habits are also recommended as a means of slowing hair shed and encouraging hair regrowth.

stop shedding and regrow hair with medications and consider a transplant if these measures fail
A young patient who resorted to a DR U hair transplant after medications have failed*

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