TLDR Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a hair classification system to help improve hair restoration surgery outcomes.
In 2017, Dr. Muhammad Ahmad introduced Ahmad's LGMA classification, a system for categorizing human hair based on spatial distribution and morphology into four types: Linear (L), Grouped (G), Mixed (M), and Angular (A). This classification, derived from high-resolution scalp photographs of South Asian adults, aims to aid hair restoration surgeons and dermatologists in recognizing natural hair patterns and selecting the correct punch size for Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedures. The study indicates that this system could help predict the success of hair restoration surgeries by understanding hair follicle arrangements, potentially reducing transection rates. However, the classification's current limitation is its basis on a specific population, and further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness across diverse racial groups.
31 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery effectively treats hair loss with natural-looking results, using techniques like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma.
45 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
5 citations,
January 2004 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have lower hair density and more single-hair units compared to those with normal scalps.
83 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research found that for a typical hair density, about 11 square centimeters of donor scalp is needed to get 800 hair grafts for transplantation.
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
67 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
32 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Mini-micrografting in hair transplants can give similar density to older methods with fewer sessions.
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March 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
