What is the “Leading Edge” of the Hairline?

Hello Dr,

First I would like to thank you for writing this blog which has been very helpful to me. I was wondering what exactly you are referring to when you mention the “leading edge” of the hairline? Is that the center of the hairline just above the furrowed brow or does it include the whole “edge” of the hairline? Also I was wondering if it is possible that the hair thinning at my temples is just a sign of a developing mature hairline? Thank you!

If you believe you are losing hair on your temple area, you may have a component of genetic balding. I am not sure that dicing out the semantics of descriptive terms will help in diagnosing a condition. Leading edge just means the frontal edge of your hairline.

Send us pictures and with your eyebrows lifted enough that you crease the forehead and we (as well as the readers) can comments on your hairline location and appearance. Your question and pictures would probably be more suited for BaldingForum.com.