Impact of Male Androgenetic Alopecia on a Jordanian Cohort Measured Using the Dermatology Life Quality Index

    Jihan Muhaidat, Sakhr Alshwayyat, Haya Kamal, Zena Haddadin, Almutazballlah Qablan, Hanadi Qeyam, Firas Al‐Qarqaz
    TLDR Androgenetic alopecia has a minor impact on the quality of life for Jordanian men.
    This study evaluated the impact of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) on the quality of life of 522 Jordanian men using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), finding a mean score of 1.5, which indicates a minor impact. The study suggests that the high prevalence and cultural acceptance of AGA in Jordan contribute to this minor impact. Younger participants and those with a shorter duration of AGA reported more significant effects, while less than 20% experienced negative impacts like decreased job opportunities, and only 10% sought medical help. The study's limitations include its focus on the general population, exclusion of women, and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should include female and clinical populations to gain a comprehensive understanding of AGA's impact.
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