Enhanced Stratification of Male Pattern Hair Loss Using AI Through Novel Loss Region Ratio Analysis

    November 2025 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Haonan Xi, Xuhai Yuan, Hao Yuan … Jianglin Zhang
    Studysummary This study demonstrates that an AI-based grading framework using a novel area ratio metric improves the accuracy and consistency of male pattern hair loss classification, especially in advanced grades, compared to traditional methods.
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