Male Pattern Baldness Stages, Explained Simply
Quick answer: Male pattern hair loss typically progresses from slight recession at the temples to more recession and crown thinning, and in later stages the two areas can meet. Doctors use scales to describe stages. Early stages often focus on topicals and monitoring; later stages may consider SMP, Simulation & Stimulation or hair transplant.
Early
Temple recession; consider assessment and topicals.
Middle
Crown thinning; consider cosmetic options.
Later
Consider SMP or transplant. See SMP KL and hair transplant alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Can stages be skipped?
Patterns vary.
Which stage am I?
An assessment can tell.
Does Folli-Doc help at all stages?
We explain options at any stage.
Folli-Doc at a glance
- Folli-Doc technology is from Europe and used in 32 countries
- FDA & NPRA certified
- Exclusive rights for Malaysia & Singapore
- Simulation & Stimulation, our newest technology, is 80% cheaper than hair transplant
- Also offered: hair transplant and SMP
- Free consultation & AI scan; team led by Dr. Steven Goh (6 years’ experience)
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Related reading
- Hair Loss in Women in Malaysia: Where to Start
- Female Pattern Hair Loss: Signs to Look For
- Hair Loss in Men in Malaysia: Where to Start
- Hair Thinning in Women Over 40: What Helps
- Hair loss library: Women & men
Reviewed by the Folli-Doc team, led by Dr. Steven Goh (6 years’ experience in hair density treatment). This article is general information, not a medical diagnosis; for sudden, patchy or painful hair loss, see a doctor or dermatologist.