Stage 1: the hairline begins to recede subtly, usually at the temples. Stage 2: the receding hairline exaggerates at the temples. Stage 3: as the hair on the temples recedes, a peninsula of hair at the center of the forehead becomes more pronounced. Stage 4: a bald spot begins to form as the crown loses hair.
Stage 1: There's little or no hair loss or hairline recession. Stage 2: There's slight hair loss near the skin between your ears and forehead (temples). Stage 3: You have deep hairline recession around your temples, and your hairline may have an “M” or “U” shape.
Unfortunately, there is no exact timetable. While many men lose their hair around the same age, few lose it at a similar pace. Some proceed through 5 to 6 consistent years of progressive male pattern baldness. Others experience a few years of hair loss then a pause and later, a resumption of hair loss.
Although most people associate male pattern baldness with men in their 20s, 30s and 40s, the reality is that hair loss can start at any age, including in your mid to late teens. In fact, research shows that around 16 percent of males aged between 15 and 17 are affected by some degree of male pattern baldness.
During adolescence, our hormones are in a tizzy. Pair this with lack of proper nutrition, lack of hair care, genetic factors, and you have the most common causes of hair loss. Teenaged girls are often more susceptible than teenage boys to experience noticeable hair loss.
Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person may be sick or just not eating right. Some medicines or medical treatments (like chemotherapy ) also cause hair loss. People can even lose their hair if they wear a hairstyle (like braids) that pulls on the hair for a long time. Losing hair can be stressful.
The similarity between an M-shaped hairline and a widow's peak could have you wondering which type of hairline you're dealing with. Both hairlines are fairly common. A look at over 450 Japanese men and women found that over 42 percent of men had an M-shaped hairline, while almost 33 percent had a widow's peak.
The hairline is only about one to 1.5 inches above your highest wrinkle. This is typically as far as a mature hairline will recede. If your hairline is about the width of your finger above the top wrinkle, you probably have a mature hairline. If it's receding onto your scalp, it may mean balding.
'The big 3' in hair loss usually refers to the main products that are used to reduce hair loss. These products are Minoxidil (Rogaine/Regaine), Finasteride (Propecia) and Ketoconazole (Nizoral) and today we're looking at all three medications.
A receding hairline is an extremely common hair complaint, affecting over 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States. The typical cause is androgenetic alopecia—hair loss due to androgens, a hormone produced by the body. Androgenetic alopecia is hereditary, and there is no real way to prevent it.
This is called an uneven — or asymmetrical — hairline, and it's a common issue that can affect both men and women. If you have an uneven hairline, it doesn't always mean that you're losing your hair.
The shape a maturing hairline takes usually is an M, meaning you have a peak in the middle of your hairline and it curves back at the temples. While a balding hairline will also start with this shape, a maturing hairline won't continue to recede and the hairline will generally be quite defined as well.
Hair loss, such as male pattern baldness, receding hairlines, maturing hairlines, and thinning hair, affect most men across the globe. In fact, around 70 percent of men will lose hair as they age – sometimes in their teens, just after puberty.
If you're going bald on top, you might notice that your skin is visible through your hair when you look at the back of your head in the mirror. One side effect of this form of hair loss is that it may expose your scalp to the sun, meaning you might develop sunburn if you spend time outdoors without a hat.
Hair loss commonly stems from low levels of testosterone. While hair loss can be due to aging, low levels of testosterone can also play a part. You might notice bald spots you hadn't had before or an increase in thinning hair in multiple areas or your body.
Given that they often crop up at the crown of your head, the same place many bald spots start out, cowlicks can be mistaken for balding. Many men have a large cowlick on the back of their head, known as a parietal whorl, that may eventually turn into a bald spot.
Low hairline, middle hairline, straight hairline, bell-shaped hairline are considered to be some of the good types of hairline. These types of hairline do not make your forehead look large or broad. In fact, a straight hairline and a bell-shaped hairline makes it easier for you to achieve any hairstyle you want.
Position and shape of the hairline
A hairline is classified as low, average or high based on its distance from the eyebrows. There is quite a bit of variation in what is considered average, but 7-9 cm is typical. Hairlines that are relatively closer to the eyebrows are considered low.
Unfortunately, you can't stop a receding hairline completely. For most people, a receding hairline isn't related to a health condition that needs to be cured. But, there are treatments that could slow a receding hairline down or even encourage some hair to grow back.
After examining more than 1,800 participants, researchers found that people with poorer sleep quality (as well as increased alcohol intake, more frequent use of ponytail hairstyles and more oily scalps) were more likely to suffer more severe hair loss.
While you may feel like you are too young to start losing your hair in your teens, the reality is that hair loss can begin as early as 15 or 16 years old. While it's uncommon, hair loss in your teens tends to come on gradually, beginning with thinning hair or a receding hairline.