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    The Adapted Classification of Male Pattern Hair Loss Improves Reliability

    January 2012 in “ Dermatology
    Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo, Freedom Gumedze
    Studysummary This study found that an adapted version of the Hamilton-Norwood classification improves reliability in assessing pattern hair loss and could aid population studies examining its association with cardiovascular disease.
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    1. Analysis of Familial Factors Using the Basic and Specific (BASP) Classification in Korean Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011
    2. A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2007
    3. A New Classification of Pattern Hair Loss That Is Universal for Men and Women: Basic and Specific (BASP) Classification Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2007
    4. The Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 1999