The Impact of Androgenic Alopecia on the Quality of Life of Male Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study

    October 2023 in “ Cureus ”
    Omar Najjar, Mohammed A Alkhars, Saleh F Al Molhim … Abdullah Almaqhawi
    Studysummary This study found that androgenic alopecia significantly impaired quality of life among men in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with younger males and those diagnosed by a doctor experiencing greater quality of life issues, particularly in the symptoms domain.
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