Is it normal for an 18 year old to have a receding hairline?

“A receding hairline is most common in men over the age of 25. However, some men who have a family history of hair loss may notice their hairline receding in their 20s or even in their teenage years.” Getting a receding hairline is very common as you get older.

Why is one side of my hairline thinner than the other?

This is certainly an unusual phenomenon but there are a few reasons that your hair may be thinner on one side than the other. This difference may simply be due to hair follicle distribution; if it is sparser on one side of your head, the less hairs there are, the thinner your hair will feel.

Why do I have a bald spot at 18?

Hormonal changes, autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, and stress are among the known causes of hair loss in young men and women. However, diet can also strongly influence hair health. The growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets could be contributing to millennial hair loss.

Why is only the top of my head balding?

Over time, the DHT thickens the band of tissue, restricting the supply of blood and nutrients to the hair follicles above it. The follicles on top of the head get smaller and eventually disappear, while those on the sides of the head remain largely unaffected. However, this theory is still a work in progress.

Is my hairline maturing or Am I Going Bald?

Many men worry that they are starting to go bald when they notice a change in their hairline, but a maturing hairline is just a shift in position, rather than the genetic loss of hair. Am I going bald? Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting around 70 per cent of men and 40 per cent of women.

Can you see your scalp from the front when going bald?

Most people who are going bald at the front will be able to see their scalp about an inch back (or more) through their hair line. In the image on the left you can see about half an inch of scalp through her hair. However I would say her hair is not thinning and she naturally has fine hair.

Can you go bald at 30 and not know it?

You could start losing your hair at 30 and not go bald for thirty years! You might not even go bald at all. If you start noticing your hair is getting thin at a very young age (below the age of 21) you will almost certainly go bald within 5-10 years unless you start treating the hair loss.

How long does it take to go bald (and why)?

If you start noticing your hair is getting thin at a very young age (below the age of 21) you will almost certainly go bald within 5-10 years unless you start treating the hair loss. Fortunately there are lots of effective hair loss treatments available now and you could easily stop your hair loss and even grow some hair back.