I’m 18 Years Old and I Wonder If My Hairline is Maturing
Dear DR,
I’m a 18 year old Caucasian male. A few months ago I noticed that my hairline looks like its receding although I’m not totally sure if its just a maturing hairline or balding hairline. I have always had quite a high hairline and my right side is slightly higher than the left side. My father has class 6 balding at 45 but didn’t start balding until around 30, my uncle on my mothers side is 65 and he has little or no balding at all.I have a included a image of my hairline with several measurements on the image. I also give permission for the image to be shown on the site. Thanks
Thank you for allowing me to publish your photos. Just based on the photographs alone, it does not look like you are balding. What the photos show to me is a maturing hairline.
You should get a miniaturization study to see how your hairs look under a microscope at your front and behind your hairline. There is no guarantee and no one can predict your future, but a miniaturization study is your next best thing along with an examination by an expert.
Yeah, I think you’re fine. I’m no doctor, but looks like you’ll have hair for years to come. Congrats, I know many young people who just totally shave their heads because they’re already bald.
True. I went to school with guys who were class III or IV before they got their diplomas!