BASP Classification of Androgenetic Alopecia: Application Experience in Men
November 2020
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Дерматовенерология, косметология
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Studysummary This study found that among men with androgenetic alopecia, the M-type pattern, either isolated or combined with others, was observed most frequently, using the BASP classification.
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The study examined the application of the BASP-classification for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 212 men aged 18 and older, excluding those with certain conditions. The average age was 47.9 years. The M-type, either alone or combined with other types, was the most common, observed in 75% of patients. AGA was classified by severity, with 33.4% having mild, 48.5% moderate, and 53.3% severe AGA. Early onset before age 30 was noted in 10.3% of patients. The study concluded that the M-type was the most frequent, but more observations are needed to determine the prevalence of AGA types in the Belarusian population. The BASP-classification's simplicity allows for use by various medical professionals, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in studying AGA as a cosmetic issue or disease indicator.
