Yes, it could be androgenetic alopecia, even without family history. The good news is that it can often be treated and stabilized.
See a dermatologist to confirm and discuss options.
From what you describe, it sounds more like normal crown variation due to a cowlick/swirl pattern rather than clear early thinning — especially if the top-down photo doesn’t show obvious density loss and you haven’t noticed increased shedding.
I am a real female patient with androgenic alopecia who had a successful hair transplant, so yes, it does exist!
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