Finasteride affects the hormones involved with male pattern baldness. Finasteride may help slow hair loss at your hairline, but it is more likely to support hair growth at your crown and mid-scalp. It ...
This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. A receding hairline may be common — about two-thirds of men start losing their hair by age 35 — but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. The good ...
Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD A receding hairline often forms an "M" or "V" shape above your temples.  Having high DHT levels can cause hair follicles to shrink, leading to a receding hairline.