 hairline has receded considerably, but there is still a patch of hair separating the hairline and the bald spot.
Types VI and VII are the most pronounced types of hair loss. Men with Type VI hair loss have just a few strands of hair left on the top of their head. Men with Type VII hair loss have almost no hair left on the top of their heads.
The Scale also includes Type A classifications. Men who fall under the Type A classification have no bridge of hair separating the bald spot on the top of the head and the receding hairline. Instead, they primarily lose hair by having their hairline continue to recede.
Diagnosing Hair Loss
The Norwood Scale is just one part of the process of diagnosing male pattern baldness. Usually, a doctor will ask the patient for a family history and a medical history. Taking a medical history can rule out whether or not the hair loss is related to a health issue or medication. The doctor will also examine the hair follicles to see if there is any miniaturization connected to male pattern baldness.
Getting the Right Treatment
Some men might decide to accept that they are going bald and not treat their hair loss. A good many others, though, will do anything to keep the hair on their heads. The appropriate treatment for hair loss depends on how far the hair loss has progressed and the cause of it. If the doctor has diagnosed a patient with male pattern baldness, where that baldness falls on the Norwood Scale plays a big role in determining the right course of treatment.
For example, if the patient’s hair loss resembles the image used for Type II on the Norwood Scale, it is most likely too early for hair restoration surgery. The patient can continue to lose his hair, meaning that additional surgeries will be needed as time goes on. Talking to a hair restoration specialist about your options is an important part of determining the best treatment for your hair loss, no matter where you fall on the Norwood Scale.
Hair restoration specialist Dr. Kyle Choe performs hair transplants in Virginia Beach. To learn more about your hair loss treatment options, contact Dr. Choe at the Choe Center for Hair Restoration today. Call (757) 389-5850 for a consultation.