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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 Donor Site Assessment for Female Hairline Restoration in Southeast Asians

5 citations, March 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The study found that most donor sites are good for hairline restoration in Southeast Asian women, but hair characteristics should match for a natural look, and aging can reduce hair density and diameter.

research Naturally Occurring Female Hairline Patterns

58 citations, April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Most women have a widow's peak and specific hairline features useful for designing hair restoration surgery.

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 Study of Frontal Hairline Implantation Patterns in Caucasian Spanish Women

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.

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

in Progress Pictures 228 upvotes 7 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 (M28) 3 months progress on minoxidil 5%

in Progress Pictures 76 upvotes 8 months ago

A 28-year-old male showed hair regrowth after 3 months using 5% liquid minoxidil twice daily and weekly dermarolling with a 1mm roller. Someone suggested adding finasteride to the treatment.

community 19M - 1 Month Oral Minoxidil (Regrowth?)

in Is this regrowth? 5 months ago

A user has been using Finasteride for 1.2 years with no regrowth but no further hair loss. They started Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg and are seeing some progress with new hair growth.

community 6 months hair update on Fin + Min

in Progress Pictures 119 upvotes 9 months ago

After six months of using topical minoxidil once daily and oral finasteride every three days, the user saw improvement in hair thickness, particularly at the crown, and some new hair growth at the hairline. They also used a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly, which they believe contributed to their progress.

community Second shed and what I have learned (don't worry!)

in Minoxidil 45 upvotes 9 months ago

A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.

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