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Measuring the Mature Hairline

I know you explained how to measure the mature hairline with the wrinkled brow but you didn’t say how exactly. Do I need to put a ruler in the middle of my forehead and measure that way (this way it shows my corners are 2 inches receded) or can I put in highest corner of my temple and measure downwards if I do it that way I get 1 1/2 inches but my hairline is only 0.4inches away which is good. I believe I’m on a NW2.

Also around my temples I have a chunk of short hairs but there thickness is pretty much the same like other hairs. My hair is kinda longish you know. But what worries me that they will fall off and then my corners will be quite big. Is this all normal?

I’m almost 22 years old and my temples started to recede slowly since late 17s but in the past year just jumped up fast.

A maturing hairline is a generalization of how a young male will have a slight recession of his hairline in his teenage years or early 20’s. If you follow this “rule” (it is actually my rule) then there are three elements of it. A mature male hairline exists when:

  1. the middle of the hairline is about 1/2-2/3 inches above the highest crease of the furrowed brow
  2. the shape of the hairline is convex
  3. the sides of the hairline will rise about 1.5 – 2 times higher than the middle of the mature hairline

If you continue to recede beyond this area then there may be a genetic component of androgenic alopecia. This presence of genetic causation can be seen by mapping out the hair for miniaturization and looking for miniaturized hair substantially behind the leading edge of the mature hairline. And not to confuse anyone, but even though I call it a “rule”, there really is no specific rule to this. You cannot go by an exact set of measurements, such as 0.4 inches. If you are worried about this matter, I would see a doctor for a good microscopic examination (miniaturization study) of your hair to determine if there is a pattern developing.


2008-07-23 15:03:44Measuring the Mature Hairline

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Article: Two articles on microneedling

This article requires a lot of patient feedback which can be quite subjective; nevertheless, the focus of the article is interesting and I suspect would be as good with finasteride as with dutasteride.

  • Medicine

Topical dutasteride with microneedling in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia

Introduction Male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common type of hair loss in men. It accounts for more than 90% of all cases of alopecia in men . It occurs when genetically predisposed men are exposed to androgens. AGA may negatively affect patient’s quality of life and can lead to social and job-related problems . AGA can also cause indirect physical harm, such as sunburn as a result of hair loss and exposure to ultraviolet light . AGA may also be associated with increased incidence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and myocardial infarction . The only FDA approved therapies for treatment are limited to topical minoxidil and oral FIN with limited efficacy (40-60%) . As multiple factors are implicated in the pathogenesis of AGA and the existing conventional therapies (i.e. FIN and minoxidil) fail to target all of them; the demand for new treatment techniques for AGA is growing . Dutasteride (DST) is a dual 5?reductase inhibitor, with some reports about the use of oral DST in the treatment of AGA in men . Hesitancy about the widespread use of oral DST in the treatment of male AGA results from its potential side effects on erectile, ejaculatory functions and fertility . Mesotherapy using DST has been used in patients with AGA with promising results (8, . It is believed that systemic absorption after mesotherapy is equal to after oral DST because the scalp is highly vascular. So the possibility of using DST topically with scalp MN would have some advantages . Microneedling (MN) is a relatively new minimally invasive procedure involving superficial and controlled puncturing of the skin by rolling with miniature fine needles . The use of MN in combination with minoxidil showed promising results in treatment of AGA . Furthermore; the addition of MN to minoxidil and oral FIN improved AGA in patients who were resistant to minoxidil and oral FIN . To the best of our knowledge; the use of MN in combination with DST hasn`t been previously reported. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical DST with MN in treatment of male AGA. Patients and methods This prospective, randomized, clinical study was approved by Ethical and Research committees at Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University. An informed written consent was obtained from all participants. The study included 30 male patients complaining of progressive hair loss diagnosed as AGA attending at Dermatology outpatient clinics at Sohag University Hospitals, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University. Exclusion criteria ? Patients with other forms of alopecia including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata. ? Patients with dermatological or systemic illness known to cause diffuse hair loss (as thyroid disorders or anemia).
Another article shows results from adding microneedling to treatment routine: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Response-to-Microneedling-Treatment-in-Men-with-Who-Dhurat-Mathapati/90b0a2dfd226763e0a4c82267d393e638d01923c


2020-02-11 10:56:26Article: Two articles on microneedling

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Memorial Day

We’re off today to pay respect to the men and women who gave their lives for their country… also known as the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day. We’ll be back tomorrow!

USA

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AskMen.com Discusses Foods that Prevent Hair Loss

Snippet from the article:

If you dread trips to the barbershop and cringe every time you pass a mirror, there’s a pretty good chance you’re concerned about hair loss. Whether you’re starting to see strands of your hair at the bottom of your shower or are just worried that your thick head of hair won’t last forever, there are helpful foods that prevent hair loss. You may be, however, genetically predisposed to hair loss, and if that’s the case, there’s not much you can do but keep your fingers crossed. Making sure certain foods are in your diet will help keep your scalp healthy, happy and, hopefully, hairy. Here are some foods that prevent hair loss, which means you need to stock up.

Read the full article: AskMen.com – Foods That Prevent Hair Loss

I don’t expect to find much medical information on a site like AskMen.com, and after reading this article I’m more secure in my lack of expectations. That being said, I still managed to read through the article, which states that eating eggs, beans, raisins, seafood, and potatoes all prevent hair loss, and greasy foods cause your hair to fall out. The author gives his reasoning behind most of these theories, but I do remain skeptical that foods alone can solve the problem of hair loss. The reading is interesting, nonetheless.


2009-02-17 12:02:53AskMen.com Discusses Foods that Prevent Hair Loss

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Mesalamine and Hair Loss

I have ulcerative colitis and have experienced Telogen effluvium a couple of times. I recently had a very small flare up and my Dr. put me on mesamaline enemas. I have been on them for about a month and noticed that my hair is falling out….this can’t be because of extreme blood loss or anything because I haven’t had that with the UC. Does mesamaline enemas cause hair loss. Secondly, with TE, the hair loss happens for about 5 months, when a med causes hair loss will the hair loss stop immediately when i quit the drug? Thank you

There is a remote connection between mesalamine and hair loss. “Slight hair loss” is listed as a rare side effect from this medication. See the full list of possible side effects here. Looking at the potency of this medication in impacting rapidly growing cells, I am not surprised to expect such a relationship. Your ulcerative colitis in itself will cause hair loss when it is active in the form of telogen effluvium.

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August Is National Hair Loss Awareness Month

This August marks the 13th year for National Hair Loss Awareness Month, which was established by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to raise awareness about this treatable condition that affects an estimated 60 million men and 40 million women in America.

The above snippet is from a press release I was sent, and I want to elaborate about how this is a treatable condition.

For those of you who look into the mirror every morning and see the signs of hair loss, you should know that there are many options available for you to slow, stop, or reverse hair loss without surgery by using medications such as finasteride (for men) and minoxidil (for men and women). Additionally, there other modalities that can make your hair look thicker without surgery, such as Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP). Of course, there is also hair transplant surgery, an example of which can be found here.

Granted, many readers of this site are knowledgeable about the treatment options available, but just in case some of you weren’t familiar with them, I hope the above was helpful.

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Azor, Toprol-XL, and Hair Loss

Hi,

I am currently taking Azore for high blood pressure and occassionally toprol xl for heart palpatations. Can these medicines cause hair loss of a significant nature?

Azor (amlodipine and olmesartan) does list hair loss as a possible side effect. Taking Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) can also lead to hair loss in rare cases, as we’ve mentioned before. With the combination of these two drugs, you do have a higher likelihood of seeing thinning hair.

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Bald dad, hairy son?

Fully bald father and a son with a full head of thick hair? What do you think Dr. Rassman?

Inheritance from the mother’s side of the family is likely here. He could have inherited his father’s maternal hair as well.