Meanings
proper nounthe Ludwig scale
- dermatologyA scale used for classifying female pattern baldness.
Origin
Named after the dermatologist Dr. Erich Ludwig in 1977.
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APA
Ludwig scale. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ludwig%20scale
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“Ludwig scale.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ludwig%20scale. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
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