The 100 Most Cited Androgenetic Alopecia Articles: An Analysis of Altmetrics Data from 2015 to 2022

The analysis of the 100 most cited androgenetic alopecia articles from 2015 to 2022 reveals that articles with higher Altmetric Attention Scores are cited more frequently. Open-access articles are less likely to be read by healthcare professionals, while funded studies and those published in high-impact journals have higher readership odds. Interest from scientists and healthcare professionals is notably high for publications on 5α-reductase inhibitors. The study concludes that healthcare professionals are more selective in their reading compared to the general public, who may struggle to find reliable dermatology sources. Altmetrics effectively quantify readership trends and public interest in dermatology research.