The Hamilton-Norwood classification is the most commonly used classification for grading the male pattern baldness. The Norwood scale has seven stages.
Stage 1:
The recession of the hairline
Stage 2:
The slight recession of the hairline around the temple
Stage 3:
Deeply recessed at both temples, resembling an M, U, or V shape
Stage 4:
Severe hairline recession is more than in stage 3. There is no hair on the vertex.
Stage 5:
The two areas of hair loss are larger than stage 4.
Stage 6:
The Temple building area is joined with the vertex baling area.
Stage 7:
Most severe stage of hair loss. The remaining hair is usually not dense and may be fine.
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