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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 Cross-Sectional Study of Hairline Shape Among the Idoma People of Benue State, Nigeria

February 2023 in “EAS Journal of Medicine and Surgery”

Most Idoma people have a curved hairline due to genetics.

research Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Internally Displaced School Children in the West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon

April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition”

Many displaced schoolchildren in Cameroon are malnourished, with high rates of thinness, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in iron and protein.

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 Study of Frontal Hairline Implantation Patterns in Caucasian Spanish Women

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

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

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

in Is this regrowth? 1 year 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.

in Is this regrowth? 79 upvotes 7 months 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 2 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 Microneedling technique clarification

in Microneedling 16 upvotes 1 year 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 Am I balding I’m 18 and worried pls help

in General 41 upvotes 7 months ago

An 18-year-old is concerned about potential balding and seeks advice. They are unsure if their hairline is a widow's peak or if they are experiencing hair loss.

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