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    GlossaryLudwig Scale (Ludwig class I)

    system for classifying female pattern hair loss severity

    The Ludwig Scale, also known as the Ludwig Classification, is a system used to measure the severity of female pattern hair loss. It categorizes hair thinning into three stages, ranging from mild to severe, based on the extent of hair loss on the top of the scalp. This scale helps dermatologists and other medical professionals diagnose the degree of hair loss and plan appropriate treatment options.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  73 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.