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.
58 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
16 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
July 2022 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
