Androgenetic Alopecia: Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics in a South-West Nigerian Population

September 2021 in “ Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria ”

Sebastine Oiwoh, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Olayinka A. Olasode, Emmanuel Olaniyi Onayemi

androgenetic alopecia male androgenetic alopecia female androgenetic alopecia MAGA FAGA Type IIv alopecia family history stress AGA

TLDR Androgenetic alopecia is common in South-West Nigeria, affecting more men than women, with stress worsening the condition.

The study on androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in a South-West Nigerian population found a prevalence of 29.95% among 868 community members, with a higher occurrence in males (83.10%) compared to females (16.90%). The study involved 260 participants with AGA and 260 controls. Male androgenetic alopecia (MAGA) had a prevalence of 24.88%, while female androgenetic alopecia (FAGA) was 5.06%. A significant family history of AGA was noted, particularly among male relatives, and stress was identified as a factor worsening alopecia. The mixed pattern of MAGA was most common, with Type IIv being the most frequent severity. The study highlighted the need for more community-based research to understand AGA's epidemiology and clinical characteristics in different regions. There was no financial support or conflicts of interest reported.

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