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

The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.

The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.

Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.

AGA more common in men, increases with age, linked to family history, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking.

Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.

Balding men, especially young ones, may have higher risk of heart issues and diabetes; check cholesterol levels.

Baldness is more common in Chinese men than women, increasing with age, and is influenced by genetics.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia may be due to ongoing tiny inflammation and tissue changes around hair follicles.

To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.

Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.

Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.

Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.

Hair loss common in Norwegian men, affecting self-esteem and life quality.