Widow's peak

What it means

Frontal hairline with bilateral arcs to a low point in the midline of the forehead.

The hair may need to be pulled back to recognize this feature. Historically, English widows in the 18th century wore a black hat, triangular in shape, with a point facing forward in the midline.

Rare diseases that can present with this11

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Hairline point · Pointed frontal hairline · Pointed hairline at front of head · V-shaped frontal hairline