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A new practical classification for spatial distribution and morphology of human hair: Ahmad's LGMA classification
Author(s) -
Ahmad Muhammad
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12427
Subject(s) - scalp , diversity (politics) , hair shaft , computer science , dermatology , morphology (biology) , pattern recognition (psychology) , artificial intelligence , medicine , biology , hair follicle , zoology , sociology , anthropology
Summary Background The human hair is a complex structure with a diversity within itself. There is a wide variation in distribution and spatial arrangement of hairs. Methods The current classification was developed on the basis of high‐resolution photographs of adult human scalp. Results On the observation, the new classification consisted of 4 categories. Conclusions It will help the hair restoration surgeons and dermatologists to identify the various pattern and also to help in deciding the appropriate size of the punch in FUE.