Gen Z Men Losing Hair in 20s: Experts Blame Lifestyle, Not Just Genetics

• Hair loss is increasingly affecting Gen Z men in their early 20s, a trend previously seen in older demographics.
• Experts, including Traya Health co-founder Saloni Anand, attribute this shift primarily to lifestyle factors rather than genetics.
• A Traya Health study of 5 lakh men found 50% of those with hair loss were under 25, indicating a lifestyle problem.
• Irregular sleep, chronic stress, crash dieting, low protein intake, rapid weight loss, and nutrient deficiencies are key contributors.
• Delay in recognizing the problem and treating it as purely cosmetic makes reversal harder; early intervention through lifestyle changes is crucial.