The 7 Stages of Male Pattern Baldness

  • The Norwood Scale

    Based on the severity of hair loss, male pattern baldness can be divided into stages 1 to 7. A smaller number indicates a milder condition, while a larger number means a higher amount of completely atrophied hair follicles.

Explaining The 7 Stages

Stage 1: Minor Recession

The hairline appears intact, but a slight recession can be noticed at the frontotemporal corners (above the temples).

Stage 2: Temple Recession

The hairline at the frontotemporal corners has a more noticeable recession, forming small triangular recessions.

Stage 3: M-Shape Formation

The hairline continues to recede, forming very distinct, deep triangular recessions. The hairline takes on an M or U shape, and there may be slight hair loss at the vertex (crown).

Stage 4: Frontal & Crown Loss

The frontal hairline recession is more severe, and there is noticeable hair loss at the crown. However, the two hair loss areas (front and crown) are separated and not connected.

Stage 5: Merging Hair Loss

In addition to frontal hair loss, the crown has extensively thinned out, and the frontal and crown hair loss areas have expanded to connect with each other.

Stage 6: Advanced Thinning

Hair loss at the crown worsens, and the overall hair volume is very sparse, but it is not completely bald yet.

Stage 7: Extensive Baldness

There is almost no hair left on the front and crown, and the hairline on the sides and back of the head has receded downward.

Addressing Hair Loss

  • "Androgenetic Alopecia" is a Common Hair Loss Issue for Men

    Androgenetic alopecia (Male Pattern Baldness) is the most common hair loss problem among men, primarily caused by genetics and hormonal changes.

    Because the hair follicles inherit the hair loss gene, the male hormone "Testosterone" secreted in the body is converted into "Dihydrotestosterone" (DHT) by the 5α-reductase enzyme.

    DHT causes hair follicles to shrink, makes hair thin and weak, and shortens the growth cycle, subsequently leading to problems like hair loss and sparse hair volume.

  • Genetics is the Main Cause of "Androgenetic Alopecia"

    Androgenetic alopecia is closely related to genetics.

    If a father has it, the chance of developing it can range from 50% to 80%; if both parents have it, the chance can exceed 80%.

    If you experience hair loss from androgenetic alopecia at a young age, it means the genetic influence is stronger, and the speed of hair loss will be faster.

    The onset rate and severity of androgenetic alopecia gradually increase with age.

How Neo Hair Lotion Helps

  • Green hair treatment bottle and packaging with plants on a green background

    Natural DHT Blocker

    Neo Hair Lotion was developed by Thai medical scientist Dr. Paiboon. Its natural herbal ingredients, including saw palmetto extract and ginseng extract, effectively inhibit the formation of the hair-destroying factor Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and androgenetic alopecia.


    It resolves the male and female pattern baldness and hereditary hair loss that has troubled people for years. One treatment course consists of 3 bottles, which can be used for about three months to create real visible results.

How Long Should I Use Neo Hair Lotion?

For mild to moderate hair loss, consistent use of Neo Hair Lotion for three to six months will yield ideal results.

However, if the hair loss is severe, you must use it consistently for a full year to achieve satisfactory results, as it needs to align with the hair follicle growth cycle.

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