Norwood Stage 3
Stage 3 is the earliest clearly-visible balding stage. The temples recede more deeply and the hairline takes on a distinct M, U or V shape. The crown may begin to thin.
Key facts
- ·Hairline recession is now obvious in most light.
- ·Crown may show early diffuse thinning.
- ·The most common stage at which men first seek treatment.
Treatment
The ideal window for intervention. Medical therapy (finasteride/minoxidil) can slow or halt loss; a transplant can rebuild the temples and hairline.
At a glance
Typical grafts
1,500–2,500 grafts
Typical onset
Late 20s to mid 30s