I have a receding hairline. Is it early male-pattern baldness?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and my hairline is receding, but I have hair in my whole head. No one has gone bald in my family, so it is not from genetics. My hairline is far back, and I have a widow's peak.

Will I go bald, and is there any way I can grow my hair back?

Please suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You certainly have an "M" shaped anterior, and it is characteristic of androgenetic alopecia (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I suggest you use topical Minoxidil 5 % solution, half a teaspoon, twice daily, along with a tablet of Finasteride 1 mg daily (Propecia) to prevent it from receding further.

You cannot expect the existing hair to go back to the original position with these. You may nonetheless explore a hair transplant if you wish to get back your original hairline.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I believe it is androgenetic alopecia. However, look at your younger photographs. You will know yourself.

Take care.