How bald am I?
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, the Hamilton-Norwood scale has your answer. Most commonly referred to as the Norwood scale, it measures the extent of male pattern baldness. It includes seven main categories (also sometimes referred to as “types” or “classes”) to indicate different stages of hair loss.
Dr. James Hamilton first devised the hair loss scale in the 1950s, and it was then updated by dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon Dr. O’Tar Norwood in the 1970s. There are simple visuals used to describe each stage of hair loss, and today it’s currently the most popular tool to define and measure baldness.
Each stage on the Norwood scale considers the severity and pattern of hair loss. For instance, a doctor may refer to a patient as a “Norwood 3.”
Type A variant – This variation of the hair loss stages is characterized by the entire hairline receding, not just at the temples.
How bald am I?
The Norwood scale is a useful tool to help you quickly identify how severe your hair loss actually. Not everyone will experience all the stages.
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