48 year old female with hair loss at temples. Can the location of hair loss point to a diagnosis (not center part)? (Photo)

Based on your photos and description it would be difficult to determine the cause of your hair loss-and this would guide further therapy. Non-surgical treatments include Minoxidil ,Low Level Laser Light,and/or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). These are relatively successful at preserving hair and preventing loss but have limited success in "growing" new hair (thickening up existing miniaturized hairs). I would recommend an evaluation by a Dermatologist or experienced Hair Restoration surgeon.

This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and 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

Certainly the location of hair loss can point to a diagnosis. But more is needed especially a full history and up close examination. Please see a physician who specializes in hair loss. First and foremost you need a diagnosis. Several possibilities exist although telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia are the most likely.

This is not an uncommon finding in females. Minoxidil may work but when my wife went on it, she developed facial hair and then immediately stopped it and went the surgery route,  Many women will lose these corners and develop a more male like hairline once the hair in these areas disappears.  We transplant these all of the time and the results have been very satisfactory. My daughter-in-law and my wife had it done and are very happy with the results.