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?
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February 1, 2016
Answer: You cannot see miniaturization with a photo. It requires an examination at the doctors office with a microscope.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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