Why is my hairline on the sides higher than everyone else's, mainly ears? (photo)

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as you see in the first pic my hairline goes completely over and around my ears but if you look at anyone else's their line goes under and is steeper. Is this the result of a bad haircut? Can it be grown back to look normal

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Everyone has slightly different hairlines. This requires an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and, if necessary, provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

the answer is simply genetic, not related with hair cut. I think it is your own original hair line .If you want hair on sides , you may have a FUE hair  surgery to restore area .

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

All humans are slightly different, and that's a good thing.  I'd need to see your scalp up close and measure several angles between your eyes and ears to determine what is going on (I can't see the eyes in the photos). When it comes to the hairline at the sides of the scalp a few things need to be considered1. Was it always like this? There are a few hair loss conditions that can give changes in the sides of the scalp. Alopecia areata is one example. 2. Is it just a variation of normal? Is it just a haircut that resulted in this change?3. Finally, it's often forgotten, that some men have lower set ears. The hairline is fine. Whether or not a patient has low set ears can only be determined by examining the entire scalp and face together.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

We are all born with different genes that dictate what we will look like. You certainly have lots of hair there

Why is my hairline on the sides higher than everyone else's, mainly ears? (photo)

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Answer: Differences in hair lines

Answer: Differences in hair lines

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Why is my hairline on the sides higher than everyone else's, mainly ears? (photo)

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Answer: Differences in hair lines

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