Do I show signs of miniaturisation? (Photo)

Question

I'm 19 years old, and my hairline has always been highish genetically, but my hair is very long and thick so I never really noticed as its always covered. I've been reading on the internet recently about hair loss, and had a look at the hair on my temples. I noticed thinner hairs around the partings. I might just be paranoid and they've always been like that, but is this just a maturing hairline, or is it miniaturisation?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You cannot see miniaturization with a photo.  It requires an examination at the doctors office with a microscope.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It's challenging to say. An up close exam and comparison of photos from before can lead to the answer.As hairlines mature, the hairs still "miniaturize" en route to disappearing. Strictly speaking miniaturization and maturation can look similar. It comes down to "how far back" from the original frontal hairline this is occuring.See an expert.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Miniaturization requires that the scalp hairs are viewed with a hand microscope. The pictures you showed are not detailed enough to make that determination.

Do I show signs of miniaturisation? (Photo)

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