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What Causes Receding Hairline From Forehead?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: My hair line is going backwards from forehead, what can be the reason for that and how can I prevent that?
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Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. The cause for your receding hairline could be female pattern baldness or traction alopecia. Traction aloecia occurs in people who tie their hair tightly in a ponytail or a bun. Female pattern hair loss is governed by genetic and hormonal factors. To differentiate between the two and suggest an appropriate treatment, please upload an image from front showing your hair line and also an image of scalp to show if hair is getting sparse from other areas( centre portion scalp/broadened hair parting). Waiting to hear from you. Take care
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What Causes Receding Hairline From Forehead?

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. The cause for your receding hairline could be female pattern baldness or traction alopecia. Traction aloecia occurs in people who tie their hair tightly in a ponytail or a bun. Female pattern hair loss is governed by genetic and hormonal factors. To differentiate between the two and suggest an appropriate treatment, please upload an image from front showing your hair line and also an image of scalp to show if hair is getting sparse from other areas( centre portion scalp/broadened hair parting). Waiting to hear from you. Take care