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GlossaryWidow's Peak

distinct V-shaped point in the hairline on the forehead

A Widow's Peak is a distinct V-shaped point in the hairline at the center of the forehead. This genetic trait can be inherited and is characterized by a downward projection of the hairline, creating a peak that resembles the shape of a widow's hood, historically worn during mourning.

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research Phenotype of Normal Hairline Maturation

19 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.

research Estudio de patrones de implantación pilosa frontal en la mujer española caucásica

10 citations , May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.

research Study of Frontal Hairline Patterns in Spanish Caucasian Women

4 citations , May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.

research Hairline Restoration: Difference in Men and Woman—Length and Shape

8 citations , April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Men and women have different hairline restoration needs, with natural design being more complex for women, and hairline changes being important for transgender individuals' transitions.

research Naturally Occurring Hairlines in Orientals of Southeast and East Asian Origin and Their Application in Hair Restoration Surgery

3 citations , September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Southeast and East Asian men typically have straighter hairlines with less recession and lower hair density, which is important to consider in hair restoration surgery.

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community My Widows peak randomly grew back? Is my thinning covid related?

in Is this regrowth? 3 weeks ago

The user experienced hair thinning, possibly due to long COVID and prediabetes, and saw regrowth after dietary changes and using biotin shampoo. They are taking vitamins and noticed significant hair regrowth, especially at the widow's peak.

community Peak bald 2017. To a 2,000 FTE hair transplant without regiment last December. To now, 4 months later using fin, twice daily min 5%, and weekly .25 roll.

in Progress Pictures 13 upvotes 3 months ago

The user had a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts in 2017, and after four and a half months of using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and Boton shampoo, they are seeing hair regrowth including the return of their widow's peak. They are considering switching to RU58841 and a deeper derma rolling treatment.

community Microneedling technique clarification

in Microneedling 15 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about using a Dr. Pen for microneedling on a widow's peak, with advice to use a depth of 1.25mm and hold it in place for 10 seconds. The user is also using minoxidil.

community 1 month vs 9 months (Oral Min + Top. fin + dermaroll 1.25)

in Progress Pictures 228 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using 2 mg of oral Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, and dermarolling. They experienced shedding phases but saw improvement, especially in the front and widow's peak areas.

community What’s your experience with RU58841?

in Treatment 21 upvotes 1 year ago

People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hair loss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.

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