Lifestyle Risk Factors In Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study

June 2025 in “ JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ”

Mayuresh Pavaskar, Suganita Singh, D. D. Agarwal, Sonal Sachan, Vandana Yadav

androgenetic alopecia male androgenetic alopecia AGA alcohol consumption smoking genetic predisposition

TLDR Higher alcohol consumption and smoking worsen male pattern baldness.

This study on Male Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) involved 100 male patients aged 18 to 55 and identified significant lifestyle risk factors associated with AGA severity. The research found strong associations between higher alcohol consumption and smoking indices with increased severity of AGA, while BMI and psychological stress levels were not significantly linked. The study emphasizes the multifactorial nature of AGA, influenced by both lifestyle habits and genetic predisposition, suggesting that these insights could guide prevention strategies and targeted interventions for those affected by AGA.

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