Stress-Related Hair Loss Among the General Population in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

    October 2023 in “ Curēus ”
    Abdulaziz Saqer A Alanazi, Waleed Alsalhi, Waleed Khalid Z Alghuyaythat … Elsadig Yousif Mohamed
    Studysummary This study found a high prevalence of stress-related hair loss in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia, particularly among females and individuals aged 31-40, with significant associations between hair loss and stress, psychosocial challenges, and sociodemographic factors.
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