Hi there doc., I have developed a widows peak in the last 2-3 years (18-21) however I have had no recession of the temples and my hair doesn’t seem thin at all. My brother has had a widows peak all his life and DID lose his hair, I did not have a widows peak all my life… is it possible I just have maturing hairline? can it mature IN to a widows peak? I don’t want to start propecia unless I need it.

Thanks a ton

I am not sure if what you are describing is a widow’s peak or a persistent forelock. We can speculate on what is really going on and if it is a maturing hairline, but in the end you should see someone who is an expert and get a miniaturization study to determine if there is genetic balding that is creating some interesting ‘art’ on your head. Please send me a photo with your eyebrows lifted high and showing the “widow’s peak” so I can then give you a better opinion. Reference this blog post when sending.

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