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Free Hair Thinning Test (Ludwig)

A quick evidence-based check to understand what type of thinning you have, what is driving it, and what might actually help.

2 min6 questionsBased on Ludwig Classification-informedFree & private

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Understanding Your Hair Thinning

A quick evidence-based check to understand what type of thinning you have, what is driving it, and what might actually help.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR hair thinning specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by the Ludwig Classification Scale and female pattern hair loss research (Fabbrocini et al., 2018; Arias-Santiago et al., 2022)

This hair thinning test uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Ludwig Classification-informed to evaluate the severity and impact of hair thinning on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It draws on dermatological research but does not replace professional assessment. If your results concern you, consult a dermatologist who can examine your scalp and order bloodwork.

Understanding Your Score

Early-Stage Thinning(Score 1-3)

Your hair thinning is in its early stages. This is actually the best possible time to act. Fabbrocini's data shows that 12% of women have clinically detectable thinning by age 29, and intervention at

Moderate Hair Thinning(Score 4-6)

Your thinning is affecting your daily life and has likely been building for a while. You may have more than one type of thinning happening at once: pattern miniaturization layered with stress shedding

Significant Hair Thinning(Score 7-10)

Your hair thinning is causing real distress and affecting multiple areas of your life. That level of impact is documented in dermatological research as comparable to chronic pain conditions in quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this hair thinning test measure?

This hair thinning test uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Ludwig Classification-informed to assess the severity and impact of hair thinning on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this hair thinning test?

This screening tool is informed by the Ludwig Classification-informed, a clinically validated instrument (Fabbrocini G et al. (2018). Female pattern hair loss: prevalence by age. Ludwig E. (1977). Classification of the types of androgenetic alopecia.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of hair thinning severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this hair thinning test take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about hair thinning at wellls.com/problems/hair-thinning, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing hair thinning.

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