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

in Is this regrowth? 4 months 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 Microneedling technique clarification

in Microneedling 16 upvotes 5 months 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 Progress update and warning for other women losing hair: turns out I've been really anemic for years and drs just never flagged or brought up those test results till now.

in Female 29 upvotes 3 years ago

A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.

community Sept 3 - Dec 1, Fin/Min Spray 1x Daily Only On Hairline

in Progress Pictures 194 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced good hair regrowth over three months using a daily topical spray of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil on the hairline, with no significant side effects. The brand used was Hims.

community The Finasteride Shed is real.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 159 upvotes 3 months ago

Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.

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