You have a mature hairline and may have very mild corner recession. There is nothing to worry about now. Try to find a doctor who can perform a HAIRCHECK instrument test. This test will determine if you are balding or not.
How do you tell the difference between recession and a mature hairline?
This man sent me an email asking this question:
How do you tell the difference between recession and mature hairline?
I asked him to send me a photo of his hairline with his eyebrows lifted high so that the creases show on his forehead. A mature hairline can be seen here because the hairline is about 1/2 inch above the highest crease of the furrowed brow. The shape of a mature hairline is V-shaped which is a typical male hairline shape. If you are concerned about a receding hairline, always do this test.
How do you tell the difference between a receding hairline and a maturing hairline?
Almost all Caucasian males develop a maturing hairline. When recession occurs, it usually is associated with hair loss elsewhere on the head and scalp and that is why I perform a HAIRCHECK if I have any doubts on the distinction between a receded hairline and the appearance of a maturing male hairline. The HAIRCHECK instrument will show hair loss behind the hairline which always occurs when the hairline is receding. The picture of me below shows a V Shaped mature hairline that is 100% mine since it changed from the rounded hairline of my youth. This hairline was not transplant but my entire crown was transplanted with 2700 grafts. The second picture shows early hairline recession that was transplanted along with a replacement of the temple peaks. You can see that this hairline was ‘ratty’ in appearance which is essentially what often happens when the hairline starts eroding.
How do I tell the difference between Nutrafol and minoxidil products for my thinning hair
These are neutraceutical products which have general claims like hair health but minoxidil has science behind it to show it really can grow hair. You can’t draw any science from some claims from Nutrofol; however, the photos (if they can be believed when produced by the company and not peer reviewed medical journals, can be impressive but not always believed).
2019-04-23 05:59:312019-01-21 15:04:20How do I tell the difference between Nutrafol and minoxidil products for my thinning hair
Tegretol and Hair Loss?
Dr Rassman
My doctor is talking to me about putting me on Tegretol for anxiety. I asked him if this med causes hair loss and he told me he does not no any one had this from Tegratol but i think i read that it does. Can you tell me if you saw any people that came into you office that while taking this drug had any hair loss from it.
Thanks
I have no memory of treating anyone that lost hair as a result of taking Tegretol (also known as carbamazepine, a seizure medication), but I’ve read claims online that it could be a rare side effect. It isn’t officially known as a side effect, however.
Teenager’s Eyebrow Never Grew Back After Shaving It 3 Years Ago
(male) I shaved a good bit of my eyebrow when I was twelve – I’m, fifteen now. In short, they never quite grew back right. Will rogaine work? If not, what can I do?
I don’t think that giving a 15 year old advice on medication should come from me. Assuming that you were of legal age to make such decisions on your own, minoxidil might grow back eyebrows… and then again it may not. See a doctor and have your problem managed. You should also get a parent/guardian involved in your situation.
2008-04-08 09:31:352008-04-03 13:33:21Teenager’s Eyebrow Never Grew Back After Shaving It 3 Years Ago
Teenage Female with Thinning Hair
Hi I am 17 years old. I’m going to be 18 in 2 months. I used to have very thick, long, black and beautiful hair. Over time it started thinning. I dont know why. Is it that Im not eating enough vitamins? Or that I dyed my hair? I’ve dyed it about 5 times my whole life. I also blow dry and straighten my hair. Is that bad for my hair? I really want my long thick hair back. Will it grow back? What can I do? Is there anything I can take to make it grow faster?
You need a proper examination of the scalp looking for miniaturization. First you must rule out that you are not early in the female genetic hair loss course. Then, if positive, you need to have your overall health checked out, looking for a variety of hormonal issues and diseases that can cause hair loss. If you do not have miniaturization or other causes of hair loss and hair thinning, then you may be having changes into a new adult hair type. Some people as they mature from teens to adults, will change their hair character. Sounds like you need a good doctor to point you in the correct direction.
2005-11-23 14:45:112005-11-23 14:26:06Teenage Female with Thinning Hair
Teen Using Procerin to Try to Regrow Hairline
Hello, I am now 17 and I’ve noticed my hair loss (or receding hairline) about a year ago. The strands of hair around my hairline are uneven with the rest of my head and I knew it’s not gonna last long.
I’ve tried Procerin for the past 3 weeks now (since it seemed like the “safest” way for treating it) but I still shed the same amount of hair than before I started taking it. So much for that.
Then I started to read about stem cell treatments that might come in the next few years, and it sounds promising. Do you think I should wait until cell injection treatments are available? Or am I just fooling myself and should I go with treatments like Rogaine?
At 17 years old, I wouldn’t be surprised if what you’re seeing is a maturing hairline. Have you seen a doctor or are you just treating yourself with over the counter supplements? You might not be experiencing male pattern hair loss, but rather, the maturation of your hairline (a totally normal part of getting older when your hairline goes from juvenile to mature). For more on that, see here.
Procerin is essentially saw palmetto (an herbal that hasn’t been scientifically proven to stop hair loss, though many people on the internet swear by it) with a fancy label and some added vitamins. You can learn more about Procerin here. You’ve only used it for a few weeks, but I wouldn’t expect it to do much for your hairline regardless of how long you used it. Rogaine is proven to regrow hair, but I wouldn’t expect much in the hairline from that either (works best in the crown).
Future treatments are just that — future. There’s no timetable for them to actually make it to market. We’ve been hearing hair cloning would be popular by now, yet it is still in the early stages of trials. We’ve been hearing the cure would be available by now, yet there is no such magical elixir, pill, or lotion available. It’s up to you to decide how long you want to wait for something to maybe become available.
Teen Losing Hair On Sides and Back of Head
I am a 17-year old boy and have been losing my hair for a year now. Im losing quite a lot of hair on top but thats not the thing, the thing is that im losing some hair on the sides and the back of my head and its really scary. There is no doubt that i have male pattern baldness but im wondering if lets say one becomes a 5 in the norwood class doesnt that person lose some(lose som density) hair on the sides and the back. Is it just the norwood 7 and beyond that lose their hair their there or what? Please answer there is no one that can answer my question!!
With a traditional balding pattern as outlined in the Norwood chart (see below), the sides and back are spared. All thinning is limited to the front, top, and crown in patients with genetic male pattern baldness (MPB). So if you do have thinning hair on the sides or back of your head, I might think about diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) — but this is all complete guess work without examining you myself. The questions you asked me via email should be asked of your caring doctor in person following an examination of your hair and scalp. I don’t know what you’re seeing, so I can’t provide much more than that.
You need to establish some measurements with mapping your scalp for miniaturization at a minimum in following your hair loss. You also need to have a good doctor establish a Master Plan for your potential progressive balding.
2008-03-20 14:31:122008-03-19 15:07:31Teen Losing Hair On Sides and Back of Head
Teen Dyed Hair 6 Times in 8 Months
hi, I’m 17, and about 8 months ago i started dying my hair. I am naturally ginger and have dyed it around 6 times in the last 8 months. I have noticed alot recently that my hair is falling out around the crown, but the hair that falls out appears to have a root on but does not have ginger half to it. whereas if i tug a hair out it is half guinger half black. This is causing me alot of concern and im frequently being bullied about my thing hair at the back. I am growing the colour out back to my natural colour hoping that the dying is causing my hair to fall out. But I dont think it is this because the roots are falling out, plaese advise me and help me. It will be appreciated so much
Thankyou.
Leave your hair alone and wait until it replaces itself. Your frequent dying may have damaged some of the hair. Use a good quality shampoo and conditioner, no dyes. Hair grows out at a rate of 1/2 inch per month, so it will take you 6 months to grow out 3 inch long new hair.
2008-07-11 10:35:542008-07-10 21:06:08Teen Dyed Hair 6 Times in 8 Months