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

in Is this regrowth? 2 years 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 Close up of hairline at widow's peak. Started treatment January 20th.

78 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reports positive progress in hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, red light therapy, and microneedling. They note thickening at the hairline and some regrowth at the temples.

community Considering Hair Transplant for Natural Widow’s Peak and Large Forehead

in General 29 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses whether someone with a naturally large forehead and widow's peak can get a hair transplant and start finasteride early. It also mentions a surgery to lower the hairline as an alternative.

community Advice for woman that doesn't have recession; just trying to make my natural "M" widow's peak into an upside down "U" if that makes sense? Minimal scarring with maximum density. Prefer long hair transplant if possible. Big discussion of techniques and surgeons inside.

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is seeking advice on hair transplant techniques and surgeons to reshape a natural widow's peak into a more rounded hairline, preferring long hair transplants with minimal scarring and maximum density. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which have not been effective, and are considering various surgeons primarily in English-speaking countries and the EU, excluding Turkey.

community Microneedling technique clarification

in Microneedling 16 upvotes 2 years 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.

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research Phenotype of Normal Hairline Maturation

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

This article discusses the evolution and variation of hairlines in men and women across different ages, introducing a modeling system to standardize the anatomical description of hairlines, without reporting new experimental findings.

research Naturally Occurring Female Hairline Patterns

58 citations , April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study presents guidelines for designing female hairlines, noting that most women in the sample had a widow's peak and specific average measurements for hairline features.