What can be done about an M-shaped hairline?
Nov 19, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
An M-shaped hairline may be caused by genetic factors, unhealthy lifestyle habits, androgenetic alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, or other reasons. If the aforementioned methods are ineffective, you may visit a reputable hospital for a hair transplant procedure. Healthy and active follicular tissue is selected and implanted, via a minimally invasive approach, into areas experiencing hair loss or hairline recession.
Generally, an M-shaped hairline may be caused by genetic factors, unhealthy lifestyle habits, androgenetic alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, or other reasons. Treatment options include general therapy, medication, hair transplant surgery, and should be conducted under the guidance of a physician. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Genetic Factors
An M-shaped hairline has a strong genetic predisposition. If family members have this type of hairline, the likelihood of an individual developing the same condition significantly increases, leading to an M-shaped hairline. This can be concealed cosmetically by wearing bangs in daily life.
2. Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits
Long-term sleep deprivation, irregular sleep patterns, and an unbalanced diet may affect hormonal balance, deteriorating the environment for hair growth and resulting in an M-shaped hairline. Improving unhealthy lifestyle habits and maintaining regular作息 (作息 should be translated as作息 here, but since it's repeated in the original text without translation, it might be an error or placeholder) routines are recommended.
3. Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is associated with genetic factors and elevated levels of androgens within the body. Androgens are converted into dihydrotestosterone in the scalp, which binds to receptors in hair follicles, causing follicular atrophy and resulting in the symptoms mentioned above. It may be accompanied by itching and dandruff. Patients should follow medical advice to use medications such as finasteride tablets, spironolactone tablets, and selenium sulfide shampoo for treatment.
4. Seborrheic Dermatitis
Excessive sebum production, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and fungal infections can all trigger seborrheic dermatitis. Long-term inflammation can damage hair follicles, leading to hair loss and forming an M-shaped hairline. Symptoms may include flaking and itching. Treatment should follow medical guidance using medications such as pimecrolimus cream, tacrolimus ointment, and ketoconazole cream.
5. Folliculitis
Folliculitis is primarily caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Inflammation of the hair follicles affects the hair growth environment, causing hair loss and forming an M-shaped hairline. Symptoms may include white pustules and red papules on the scalp. Treatment should follow medical advice using medications such as fusidic acid cream, erythromycin ointment, and clindamycin phosphate gel.
If the above methods are ineffective, patients can visit a reputable hospital to undergo a hair transplant surgery under the guidance of a professional physician. The procedure involves selecting healthy and active follicular tissues, which are carefully separated and cultured before being implanted as single or multiple follicular units into the balding or receding hairline areas via a minimally invasive method. The typical reference price for hair transplant surgery ranges from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is generally observed within 3-6 months, although complications such as infection or folliculitis may occur.
