Classification of Male-Pattern Hair Loss

January 2017 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Christopher Toshihiro Wirya, Wenyu Wu, Ke-Jia Wu

male-pattern hair loss MPHL Hamilton classification Norwood-Hamilton classification Adapted Norwood-Hamilton classification Basic and Specific classification BASP classification

Studysummary This review discusses various classification systems for male-pattern hair loss, comparing their detail, practicality, and reproducibility, and reports no new clinical outcomes.

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