Types of Hairline Recession in Androgenetic Alopecia and Perceptions of Aging in Asian Males

March 2019 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”

Qian Qu, Yong Miao, Zhen-He Guo, Chuanbo Feng, Qian Chen, Yang Liu, Fang Liu, Panli Shi, Dan-Xia Cao, Zhiqi Hu

androgenetic alopecia hairline recession perceived facial age alopecia male pattern baldness hair loss

Studysummary This study observed that different types of hairline recession increased the perceived facial age of East Asian males, with hair loss type C2 or U2 making those in their 30s appear significantly older.

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The study investigated the effect of different types of hairline recession on perceived facial age (PFA) in East Asian males of different age groups. The results showed that hairline recession has a significant effect on PFA and accounts for the apparent old appearance of the face, especially in mid-young males. The study also emphasized the specific roles of different types of hairline recession in PFA and suggests that appropriate hairline position can significantly rejuvenate the appearance of males with alopecia.

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