A Silent Struggle Among the Young

In college canteens, office cubicles, and even gyms, a quiet reality is emerging: more young Indians are losing their hair earlier than ever before. What was once seen as a problem of middle age is now showing up in people as young as their early 20s.

For many, the first signs come as a shock, a thinning crown, extra strands on the pillow, or a receding hairline visible in selfies. The emotional toll is heavy, but what makes it harder is the stigma: young men and women feel embarrassed to talk about it, fearing it will be dismissed as “too early” or “not serious.”