Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Adults in Sulaimani Governorate (2023): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Implications

October 2025 in “ SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ”

Jwan Jellal Rasheed Shwana, Burhan Tahir Saeed, Fattah Hama Rahim Fattah

androgenetic alopecia AGA hair loss family history genetic influences environmental influences

TLDR More women than men experience sudden hair loss in Sulaimani, with family history and hair styling as key factors.

The study on androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Sulaimani Governorate, Iraq, involved 1,438 adults and revealed that females experienced a higher incidence of sudden hair loss (27.5%) compared to males (18.3%). Key risk factors identified were a family history of hair loss, recent surgeries, and frequent use of hair styling tools like flat irons. The research highlights the importance of developing prevention and treatment strategies tailored to the local population's characteristics and calls for further investigation into genetic and environmental contributors to AGA in the region.

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