Association Between Smoking And Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Severity And Dose-Response Relationship In Adult Males

July 2025 in “ Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry ”

Nasira Nasr, Umaima Afzal, Kashaf Mushtaq

androgenetic alopecia smoking risk factor AGA

TLDR Smoking increases the risk and severity of male pattern baldness.

This study investigates the link between smoking and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in adult males. Conducted over 6 months with 120 participants, it found that 70% had AGA. A significant association was identified between smoking and the presence of AGA (p < 0.0001), with current smokers showing more severe AGA than non-smokers (p = 0.017). The findings suggest that smoking is a modifiable risk factor for AGA, emphasizing the importance of quitting smoking early to potentially reduce the risk and severity of hair loss.

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