Evaluate Your Hair Loss

added 7th February 2014

we can help you with hair lossIn order to evaluate hair loss you should consider:

  • The type of hair loss you have
  • The extent of that hair loss
  • How long you have been experiencing hair loss.

How to evaluate male hair loss

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In most cases, male hair loss has one cause but the loss of hair can present itself in several types of ways:

norwood scale for male hair loss

  • receding hair line (thinning hair)
  • centralised loss on the top back of the head (vertex)
  • diffuse thinning where hair thins all over without losing the shape of the hair line.

The different types of male hair loss, and the extent of that hair loss, are generally classified on the Hamilton–Norwood scale. It also shows the likely outcome should the hair loss remain untreated, and is a good tool to assist in the evaluation of hair loss treatment success.

 

Male hair loss treatments and likelihood of success
Hair loss in men is very common, but in almost all cases it is recommended to seek medical advice to determine whether genetics or a health-related issue is the cause of the condition. The cause and type of hair loss will help determine the best hair loss treatment for the individual.

Hair loss treatments are often most effective when tailored for prevention as well as new growth. The likelihood of treatment success is often dependent upon the progression of hair loss. As the hair follicle deteriorates, the hair becomes thinner. If left untreated the follicle will go dormant and stop producing hair completely. In this scenario, treatment is unlikely to stimulate new hair growth. However, if the hair is sparse and the scalp is not smooth and shiny, hair loss treatment can be very effective.

How to evaluate female hair loss

Norwood Scale for Hair LossThere are multiple reasons why women experience thinning hair, but the type of hair loss is almost always the same in terms of presentation – diffuse thinning across the top of the scalp. If the type of hair loss appears differently, such as patchy bald spots or a receding hair line, the diagnosis is likely one of two other forms of female hair loss. The diagnosis, as well as the type of hair loss and the extent of thinning, will affect treatment recommendations.

The different types of female hair loss, and the extent of that hair loss, are generally classified on the Ludwig scale. It also shows the possible outcome should the hair loss remain untreated, and is a good tool to assist in the evaluation of hair loss treatment success.

Female hair loss treatments and likelihood of success
Hair loss in women is quite common, and in all cases it is recommended to seek medical advice to determine whether genetics or a health-related issue is the cause of the condition. The cause and type of hair loss will help determine the best hair loss treatment for the individual.

Hair loss treatments for women are often tailored for new growth, which means the likelihood of treatment success is slim if the hair follicle deteriorates to the point where it stops producing hair. However, this is very rarely the case in female hair loss and hair loss treatments for women often prove to be very effective.

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