My Hair Loss Started at 17, But Then Stopped

Hi Doctor,

I’ve been stressing a bit lately about my hairline. I’ve read that the hairline “matures” anywhere from the age of 17 – 29. My hair began to recede to a nw2 – nw2.5 at around the age of 17. I am 21 now and I haven’t encountered any further loss. The reason why I’m stressing I believe is, I’ve read somewhere that males encounter hair loss from the age of 21 mainly. Since it began to recede (4 years ago), it hasn’t moved one bit. The history of hair loss in my family is very minimal. My maternal grandfather was a nw4, which wasn’t entirely bald.

My dad and paternal grandfather have no hair loss what so ever. However looking at my paternal grandfathers hairline and my dads, it looks like my hairline resembles theirs exactly! My paternal grandfather and dad are a nw2.5 – nw3, with very sharp hair, with a widows peak. I have the exact same recession, with sharp hair, around a nw2.5. Is it possible form your understanding that I may keep this hairline for good?

Thanks doc.

I couldn’t say for sure if you’ll keep the hairline you currently have, but if your family line shows strong hairlines, you might luck out. The hair loss genes can come from either the paternal or maternal side, so you’re not completely out of the woods. There’s really no way for me to know for sure if you’ll keep that hairline forever, though.