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Man Matters Index Finds Hair Loss Concentrated Among Younger Men
Man Matters studied more than 700,000 hair-loss consultations.
It found that many men asking for help were quite young.
Two out of three were in their 20s.
Almost nine out of ten were younger than 35.
Many men waited until their hair loss had already reached Stage 3 or later.
Men under 25 usually noticed their hairline moving back.
Men in their late 30s and 40s more often noticed thinner hair overall.
The report says these results describe people who consulted Man Matters, not every man in India.
It also says that doctors may have more options to consider when hair loss is assessed earlier.
Man Matters launched its Hairfall Index 2026 on October 1, National Hair Day.
The index analyzed 7,04,152 hair-loss consultations conducted between August 2025 and August 2026.
Two in three consulting men were in their 20s, while 87% were under 35.
About 65% of men were at Norwood Stage 3 or beyond at their first consultation.
Younger men mainly reported receding hairlines, while older men more often reported thinning and reduced density.
- Who
- Man Matters and men who consulted its hair-loss platform; Dr. Sumit Upadhyay commented on the findings.
- What
- Man Matters launched the Hairfall Index 2026, reporting that hair-loss consultations were concentrated among men under 35.
- Where
- The report concerns men in India who consulted Man Matters.
- When
- The index was launched on October 1, National Hair Day, using consultations from August 2025 through August 2026.
- Why
- The index was intended to show when men are noticing and seeking help for hair loss, and to emphasize the value of earlier assessment.
Key facts
- Index name
- Hairfall Index 2026
- Consultations analyzed
- 7,04,152 hair-loss consultations
- Age finding
- 87% of reported hair-loss consultations were from men under 35
- Men in their 20s
- Two in three consulting men were in their 20s
- Reported progression
- 65% were at Norwood Stage 3 or beyond at their first consultation
- Platform growth
- Consultations increased nearly 75% in one year
- Medical network
- Man Matters reported a network of more than 250 doctors
Quotes
Dr. Sumit Upadhyay
Man Matters doctor commenting on the Hairfall Index findings and earlier assessment
“The men we see for hair loss are young, nearly nine in ten are under 35. Yet two in three are already at Stage 3 or beyond by their first consultation. Hair loss progresses in stages, and knowing which stage you're at is what determines your options. Wherever a man is on that journey, the earlier a doctor assesses it, the more there is to work with.”
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