Stages of Balding

There are seven different stages of balding at the crown, also known as balding crown stages or female and male pattern baldness stages (MPB). The Norwood Scale and the Ludwig scale determine the severity of crown of head hair loss - whether it be mild or severe for a particular treatment.

The stages are:

Stage 1 - Gradual thinning of hair without noticeable shedding.
Stage 2 - Thinning an M-shaped hairline.
Stage 3 - Apparent balding, receding hairline (may appear U, M, or V-shaped)
Stage 4 - Significant hair loss at the back of the head.
Stage 5 - Horseshoe/U-shaped textured hairline at the crown.
Stage 6 - Visible scalp with extensive areas devoid of any remaining hairs.
Stage 7 - Receding to the crown with limited strands remaining.

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