Does a receding hairline lead to baldness?

While a receding hairline often is a sign of male pattern baldness, it’s natural for your hairline to change as you age. A receding or mature hairline does not always lead to complete baldness, because there are treatments that can stop the hairline from receding further.

There is a difference between a receding hairline and maturing hairline. A mature hairline typically moves back evenly and is only about an inch above the top crease in the forehead, while a receding hairline might look more defined and M-shaped.

What are the stages of a receding hairline?

A receding hairline can be tracked by different scales but the most used is the Norwood scale. This scale has seven stages which we shortly explain.

Stage 1: The first stage of a receding hairline is the start a few hairs start falling off. You can counteract this by using products such as a hair growth stimulating shampoo and conditioner.

Stage 2: The hair loss starts to be slightly noticeable at the temples of the head. The Neofollics’ hair growth stimulating conditioner and shampoo can help to prevent further hair loss.

Stage 3: You may start to notice the letter ‘M’ on your scalp. It can also appear with small bald spots on the crown or back of the head.

Stage 4: In this stage you have experienced considerable hairline recession. The receding hairline is receded even further, and you should use a treatment to stop the receding hairline before going bald.

Stage 5: In this stage the hair loss is even more drastic. Bald spots appear and they are becoming closer to each other.

Stage 6: An uneven hairline might appear, with one side of the scalp with hair and the other without.

Stage 7: The last stage of male pattern baldness. Only a small strip of hair stays visible at the head. You can accept your hair loss or try to combat it with a treatment. In the last stage it could take months before you see any results, but you can always try to stimulate new hairs to grow, especially if you’re still younger than 40.

How do I get a receding hairline at 20?

When you’re still young and around the age of 20 and experience a receding hairline, the causes can be genetics, stress, lack of vitamins of an autoimmune disorder. Knowing what causes your receding hairline could help you to counteract it. Especially, if you’re not living as healthy as you could this is the time to eat more nutrients and vitamins to help you stimulate new hair growth. In addition, using hair growth supplements could help to counteract nutrients deficiencies in your body and enhance your overall body health.