What is a Receding Hairline? 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 news is that there ...
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.