noun
thinning hair; sparse hair
Refers to hair that is naturally thin or becoming sparse, often associated with early signs of balding. Common in health and beauty contexts.
最近、薄毛が気になり始めた。
Lately I've started to worry about my thinning hair.
薄毛に効果的なシャンプーを探している。
I'm looking for a shampoo that's effective for thinning hair.
Compound of 薄 (usu, 'thin') + 毛 (ke, 'hair'). The reading うすげ is a standard rendaku form.