9 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This review discusses various classification systems for male-pattern hair loss, comparing their detail, practicality, and reproducibility, and reports no new clinical outcomes.
This study found that an adapted version of the Hamilton-Norwoodclassification improves reliability in assessing pattern hair loss and could aid population studies examining its association with cardiovascular disease.
16 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
This study found that the BASP classification system for pattern hair loss showed better reproducibility and repeatability compared to the Norwood-Hamiltonclassification.
40 citations
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”
This review describes an improved scalp reduction technique that removes two to three times more bald skin than previous methods, utilizing wide undermining, serial relaxing incisions, and adrenocorticosteroids.