Quality of Life and Its Association With Androgenetic Alopecia Patients in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study

    SathishKumar Moorthy, Linli Yu, Lin Peng, Liangliang Shen, Yu Han, Zikai Zhang, Yanqiao Li, Xin Huang
    TLDR Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life, especially in younger, less educated, single, and rural individuals.
    This study evaluated the quality of life (QoL) in 170 androgenetic alopecia (AGA) patients in Shanghai, using the WHOQOL-BREF and Hairdex questionnaires. It found that younger patients (<30 years), those with high school education, single individuals, and those from rural areas experienced significantly worse health-related QoL, particularly in physical health and emotional domains. Men had better QoL in symptoms but worse in function and stigmatization compared to women. Higher education levels and being older than 30 were associated with better QoL. The study underscores the significant impact of AGA on QoL and suggests the need for psychosocial management alongside traditional treatments. However, the study's small sample size and single-location design limit its generalizability.
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