I Have Balding on Both Sides of My Family and I Want to Prevent It For Me

Hello,
I have a history of balding from my mother and father’s side. I have two brothers, one of which is 22 and balding, the other 24 and not balding. I have similar hair to the one who is balding, and I am worried about balding. I am 16, and have not noticed any balding, but I was wondering what preventative steps I could take now to slow down or prevent the balding from happening.

Thanks, any help appreciated.

There’s really nothing you should do until you see the earliest signs of hair loss. Genetic balding can skip generations, so even if you’ve got a family history of hair loss on both sides, it doesn’t guarantee you’ll experience the same. If you do see early hair loss, talk to your doctor. You shouldn’t take medication “just in case” for something that you might not even have.