Hair loss self-stage · 3 minutes
Pattern hair loss self-stage
A handful of questions about the pattern, duration and family history of your hair loss. Result identifies which treatment band you fit — topical/oral medication, PRP, or hair transplant evaluation.
Sex assigned at birth (affects staging scale)
Educational tool — not a diagnosis. Self-staging informed by the Norwood-Hamilton classification (men) and Sinclair scale (women). Clinical staging and trichoscopy by a dermatologist remain the reference standard.
Frequently asked
Plain-language answers about hair loss, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.
- When is hair transplant appropriate?
- Hair transplant (FUE or FUT) is most appropriate for stable Norwood III–V (men) or Sinclair 3–4 (women) where medical therapy alone has not maintained density. Adequate donor area is required and a dermatology workup rules out non-androgenic causes first.
- What does FUE hair transplant cost in China?
- FUE at a Class A dermatology / hospital-based centre typically costs $2.50–4.50 per graft for a 3,000-graft session — vs $6–10 per graft at US/EU clinics. Hospital-based, not chain-clinic.
- Should I try medication before transplant?
- Yes. Topical minoxidil + oral finasteride (men) or oral minoxidil + spironolactone (women) for at least 9–12 months establishes stability and protects donor density. Best transplant outcomes come from patients on continued medical therapy.
About this screener
Self-staging informed by the Norwood-Hamilton classification (men) and Sinclair scale (women). Clinical staging and trichoscopy by a dermatologist remain the reference standard.
What this screener covers
- Androgenic alopecia (male/female pattern)(ICD-10 L64)
Medical review
Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (Dermatology coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01
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