Norwood-Hamilton Scale of Male-Pattern Baldness

Do you look in the mirror at the back of your head and see more

scalp than you used to?

Do you

compare old photos of yourself to new photos and see that your current hairline has

receded?

Does it seem like you have less hair than friends your age? Of course, these are

often the first signs

of hair loss. But there are several ways to more accurately assess the

extent

of your hair loss:

A consultation with a hair restoration physician is an important first step. By performing a

thorough examination and understanding your complete medical history, as well as the

prevalence

of hair loss in your family, a physician can determine the reason for your hair loss.

The doctor examines the scalp under magnification, using a device called a densitometer,

which

allows the doctor to assess the degree of miniaturization of the hair follicles, allowing

him to

ascertain the rate and extent of future hair loss. Based upon this initial assessment,

hair

restoration specialists provide and recommend solutions, including surgical and

non-surgical

options.

The most simple method of hair loss assessment is to compare your hair pattern to standard

classification patterns of male hair loss. The classification pattern was developed in the

1970's

(and is still widely used today) by Dr. O'Tar Norwood, based upon earlier

classifications of

another doctor (Hamilton). The Norwood-Hamilton Scale of Male-Pattern

Baldness divides typical

hair loss patterns into seven categories. Take a look at the

following pictures to see which hair

pattern most closely resembles yours. Once you have

determined which category you fall under,

consultation to let us recommend your

available options.

norwood-hamilton scale of
male-pattern baldness

Dr. Panine
Chicago Hair Transplant Clinic
Medical Hair Restoration