Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

The study assessed the quality of life in 200 male patients with androgenetic alopecia using the Dermatology Life Quality Index and Skindex-29 scales. It found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impacted patients' quality of life, particularly in personal relations, emotions, functions, and symptoms. The mean DLQI score was 13.52, and the mean Skindex-29 score was 75.62. The study highlighted the psychological impact, including depression and anxiety, and emphasized the need for physicians to address these issues. It suggested that newer treatments like PRP and LLLT showed promise but could not completely reverse hair loss, calling for further research on long-term treatment outcomes and psychological support.