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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 Hairline Restoration: Differences in Men and Women—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 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 Pubic to Scalp FUE Hair Transplant for Transgender Individuals

January 2021

A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.

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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.

community 11 Months Pantostin / 3 Months 25mg CPA

in Is this regrowth? 15 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is asking for opinions on whether their hair growth is due to Pantostin and hormone treatments. One commenter confirms regrowth and asks about the hormone treatments.

community Nearly 4 months of topical minoxidil and finasteride - keep going?

in Progress Pictures 56 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for nearly four months, along with derma rolling and Nizoral, and is seeing noticeable hair regrowth and thickening, especially around the temples and crown. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral finasteride, but are cautious due to a history of depression.

community 6 months hair update on Fin + Min

in Progress Pictures 120 upvotes 10 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 Three months of consistent minoxidil.

in Progress Pictures 3136 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after three months of using topical minoxidil for hair loss, planning to add dermarolling later. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid hair growth, while others are impressed or question the authenticity of the photos.

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