Quality of Life Assessment in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia – A Prospective Study

    October 2019 in “ Our Dermatology Online ”
    Mrinal Gupta
    TLDR Androgenetic alopecia significantly lowers self-esteem and affects social interactions.
    The study assessed the quality of life (QoL) in 100 males with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Results showed that AGA significantly decreased QoL, with a mean DLQI score of 5.28. Higher scores, indicating greater impact, were observed in younger patients, those with long-standing hair loss, severe grades of alopecia, higher education, and unmarried status. The most affected areas were self-esteem and social interactions. The study concluded that AGA is associated with lowered self-esteem and significant psychosocial impact, emphasizing the need for physicians to consider these effects in patient care.
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