My Hair Loss

Birds eye view of scalp to show different regions: Frontal region, midscalp, crown (vertex), and donor-site

Most people refer to the Norwood Scale, the standard scale to classify your pattern of hair loss. Through my consultations with various hair loss specialists, I was never asked about my Norwood Scale number or given a classification. I’m not even sure what I can do with this information. Regardless of my category, I’m losing my hair, and the choices are the same.

Below are the images I submitted for my consultations to discuss options. These photos were taken on May 23, 2020, and show me with COVID hair. At this time, I haven’t started any hair loss treatment.

Based on these pictures, I can see that in the future, I will have a classic horseshoe pattern hairline—hair around the sides and back, and nothing on top.

Crown – Hairs have begun to weaken, and I’m showing signs of a bald spot. I had no idea of this until I took these pictures. Needless to say, I was horrified.

Midscalp – I have some hair hanging on for dear life. I have some hair hanging on for dear life. This is what I blow dry, tease, and spray within an inch of my hair’s life to give the illusion of a full head of hair.

Frontal Region – There is no hair worth mentioning in this region. RIP.

Birdseye view of my head with outline to show the frontal region, mid scalp, and crown (vortex) areas of hair loss.

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