It is one of the two most widely used hair loss density scales by most hair loss specialist along with Ludwig scale. Doctors from the Yale University founded the Savin scale which can be used for diagnosis of female hair loss. Dr. Savin and Dr. Tranick developed the Savin scale specifically to find our hair loss patterns in woman.

The Savin scale classifies the hair loss patterns with androgenic alopecia. Savin scale along with the Ludwig scale is used by many doctors to understand the hair loss patterns. The Ludwig scale and the Savin scale are exactly identical except for the fact that the Savin scale gives more emphasize on thinning. Like the Ludwig scale the Savin scale also has 9 set computer images to illustrate hair loss, where picture 1 does not signify any hair loss whereas the picture 9 shows severe hair loss. Some of the feature of the Savin scale which makes it very popular and reliable like its results is very accurate and easy to use. The scale is highly consistent. Savin scale along with three more scales are used to diagnose the hair loss in women, the other three scales includes Ebling-rock scale, Olsen scale and the Ludwig scale. Most companies and doctors generally trust the Savin scale for its accuracy.