The Ludwig Hair Loss Scale measures the typical progression of female-pattern hair loss. The pattern of hair loss must be determined before a hair replacement treatment plan is formulated.

The Ludwig classification system for women's hair loss is shown. Since female balding patterns vary, the common classifications are listed in a range from slight hair loss (Type 1) to severe hair loss (Type 5). Your degree of thinning or breaking hair can change over time. MHR uses hair grafts of one, two, or three hairs, which are transferred as follicular units or micro-grafts.

TYPE 1
Generalized thinning with discrete areas of alopecia in the frontal crown and vertex area.

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TYPE 2
Global diffuse thinning without discrete areas of alopecia.
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TYPE 3
Frontal temporal recession typically seen in male pattern baldness.
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TYPE 4
Scarring alopecia.
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TYPE 5
Medical and hormonal causes (usually not surgically treated)

Ludwig Hairloss Scale for Women