Modifiable Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors Associated With Disease Severity in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Propensity Score-Matched Cross-Sectional Study

January 2026 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”

Hanqing Huang, Zimo Gong, Hu GuiJie, Zehong Guo, Zhifeng Wang, Yawei Cui, Sanhong Yang, Bo Pang, Huaqing Hao, Bingsheng Peng, Yanhua Yi

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Studysummary In this study, researchers found that among 7,761 patients with androgenetic alopecia, behaviors such as insufficient sleep, poor dietary habits, alcohol consumption, heavy physical labor, and specific hairstyling choices were associated with increased severity of hair loss.

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research Frontal Pattern Hair Loss Among Chinese Women Is Frequently Associated With Ponytail Hairstyle

6 citations , November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This study suggests that the high prevalence of frontal alopecia in Chinese women may be linked to frequent ponytail styling, which could indicate traction alopecia.

Perception of Hair Loss and Education Increases Treatment Willingness in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study

research Perception of Hair Loss and Education Increases Treatment Willingness in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study

9 citations , January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that patients with a greater awareness and understanding of androgenetic alopecia were more likely to seek treatment, suggesting that education may increase treatment willingness.

research Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia

24 citations , January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

This review discusses advances in molecular biology and genetics related to androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.

research The Combination of Overweight and Smoking Increases the Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia

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This study found that among Caucasian individuals with androgenetic alopecia, being overweight and smoking were associated with greater severity of the condition.

research Genetics and Other Factors in the Etiology of Female Pattern Hair Loss

43 citations , April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology”

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research Illness Perception in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in China

17 citations , May 2016 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Research”

This study observed that in patients with androgenetic alopecia, illness perception was linked to higher psychological distress and lower quality of life compared to those with alopecia areata.

research Classifications of Patterned Hair Loss: A Review

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This review discusses various classification systems for patterned hair loss in both sexes and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the Hamilton-Norwood and Ludwig systems as the most commonly used.

research Selected Disorders of Skin Appendages: Acne, Alopecia, Hyperhidrosis

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This review discusses common skin appendage diseases, including their pathophysiology and treatments, but does not report new results.

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research Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated With Less Dietary Soy, Higher Blood Vanadium, and rs1160312 Polymorphism in Taiwanese Communities

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This study found that in men with androgenic alopecia, moderate to severe cases were associated with the AA genotype of rs1160312, blood vanadium concentrations, and regular consumption of soy bean drinks.

research An Epidemiological Study of Androgenic Alopecia in 3114 Korean Patients

20 citations , December 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that among Korean men with AGA, drinking and smoking were associated with greater hair loss severity, while family history was linked to more severe hair loss and earlier onset.

research The Annual Changes of Clinical Manifestation of Androgenetic Alopecia Clinic in Korean Males and Females: An Outpatient-Based Study

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