Annex A - Laser hair reduction score
National Referral Protocol
NOTE: Underlying endocrine conditions must be investigated and if appropriate treated prior to referral.
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| Site | Description | Assessment |
| Upper Lip | A few hairs at the outer margin | |
| Small moustache at the outer margin | ||
| Moustache extending to halfway | ||
| Moustache extending to midline | ||
| Chin | A few scattered hairs | |
| Scattered hairs in small concentrations | ||
| Complete cover – light (triangles of chin) | ||
| Complete cover - heavy | ||
| Sideburns, Jaws and Cheeks | A few scattered hairs | |
| Scattered hairs in small concentrations | ||
| Complete cover – light | ||
| Complete cover – heavy | ||
| Upper Neck | A few scattered hairs | |
| Scattered hairs in small concentrations | ||
| Complete cover - light | ||
| Complete cover - heavy | ||
| What colour is the patient’s hair? | ||
| If mixed colour, what % is dark? | ||
| Methods of hair removal | ||
| How often is hair removed? | ||
| How long hair free between RX? | ||
| Note: Each site section is scored 1 to 4 and total to merit funding must be 7 or above | ||