What is female alopecia like?

Baldness in women develops in a more diffuse way than male baldness and the integrity of the first line is usually maintained, which means that in general, there are no receding hairline. Its evolution is slower than in men and rarely reaches such advanced stages.

Many researchers have tried to classify the androgenetic (androgenic) alopecia in women to establish the degree of affectation and to be able to unify therapeutic, medical and/or surgical criteria. But it was not until 1977 when Dr. Ludwig presented a scale with 3 degrees of evolution. Currently this is the one accepted worldwide.

What is the Ludwig Scale for alopecia in women?

The Ludwig Scale consists of 3 stages to define alopecia in women.

GRADE 1
Initial

In the first phase there is only a small amount of hair loss or the hair becomes thinner. It is important to consult a physician expert in hair regeneration. at this stage because with proper treatment the effects produced so far could be reversed.

GRADE 2
Moderate

Hair volume decreases significantly. Hair loss occurs in the anterior-superior zone, leaving an important extension without hair. During this phase, hair transplantation would be a good option for hair recovery.

GRADE 3
Intense

In stage 3 of the Ludwig Scale there is a significant loss of hair all over the head and a considerable hairless extension. It is necessary to go to a specialist in alopecia to evaluate and look for the best treatment for hair recovery.

If you are a woman and you think you may suffer from alopecia, we advise you to go to a doctor who specializes in hair health to make a reliable diagnosis and give you the right treatment. Avoid taking medication and we recommend you not to waste your time with home remedies, since an early treatment will be much more effective than one in the advanced stages of alopecia.

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