Establishment and Validation of a Hair Fall Atlas for Chinese Men Based on Trichoscopy

December 2025 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”

Rui Ma, Chunya Ni, Jinran Lin, Chanjuan Liu, Kai Yang, Qingmei Liu, Zheng Li, Yue Zhang, Hequn Wang, Yueqing Niu, Fengjie Su, W. Wu

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TLDR A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.

The study introduces the FISHS hair fall atlas, a newly established and validated tool designed to guide the evaluation of hair fall and assist in the development of anti-hair fall products specifically for Chinese men. This atlas, based on trichoscopy, provides a standardized methodology that can be utilized in both clinical and research settings to improve the assessment of hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments. The validation of this tool suggests it is ready for integration into current practices, potentially enhancing the precision and reliability of hair fall evaluations.

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