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GlossaryTemporal Hair Loss (Receding Temples)

gradual hair thinning at the temples

Temporal hair loss, also known as temporal alopecia or thinning hair at the temples, refers to the gradual loss of hair in the temple regions of the scalp. This condition can be caused by various factors, including genetics, hormonal changes, stress, or certain medical conditions. It is often an early sign of androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) and can be addressed through treatments like topical minoxidil, oral medications, or lifestyle changes.

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research Big Head? Bald Head! Skull Expansion: Alternative Model for the Primary Mechanism of Androgenetic Alopecia

8 citations, September 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses”

The paper suggests that hair loss might be caused by skull growth, not just DHT's effect on hair follicles, and calls for more research.

research Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

4 citations, January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.

research Hair and Scalp Disorders

2 citations, December 2004 in “Medicine”

Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.

Association Between Genetically Predicted Leukocyte Telomere Length and Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

research Association Between Genetically Predicted Leukocyte Telomere Length and Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

4 citations, January 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.

research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads

10 citations, May 2018 in “Forensic Science International”

Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.

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community I rather have receding temples than diffused thinning all over

in Chat 102 upvotes 3 years ago

User with diffused thinning hair prefers receding temples, as hair transplant could fix it. Finasteride and minoxidil suggested to improve hair density.

community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey

in Update 57 upvotes 4 years ago

The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.

community Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.

community I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern

in Female 7 upvotes 9 months ago

A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.

community Would I be able to just take fin forever?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 64 upvotes 1 week ago

An 18-year-old started taking 1mg of finasteride daily to address receding temples and is concerned about whether they will need to increase the dose or switch to dutasteride in the future. Users discuss that finasteride can slow hair loss for many years, but it is not a permanent solution, and individual responses vary.

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