Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Physiotherapy Students of Lahore: A Cross-Sectional Study

July 2025 in “ Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation ”

Fareeha Amjad, Adnan Hashim, Noor ul Nisa Javaid

androgenetic alopecia male pattern hair loss female pattern hair loss hair loss genetics stress lifestyle AGA

TLDR Over half of physiotherapy students in Lahore experience hair loss, highlighting the need for better education and early treatment.

This study investigates the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) among physiotherapy students in Lahore, Pakistan, using a cross-sectional method with 180 participants aged 18-30. The results show that 55.6% of male students experience male pattern hair loss, while 60% of female students experience female pattern hair loss, leading to an overall prevalence of 57.77%. The findings highlight the significant impact of hair loss on young adults in this academic setting and suggest the need for better public education, early treatment strategies, and further research into the effects of stress, lifestyle, and genetics on AGA.

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