TLDR People often underestimate hair loss severity, with fewer seeking treatment, and it's more distressing for women.
A study found that both young men and women tend to underestimate the severity of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with 40% of boys and 50% of girls not seeking medical consultation being unaware of their hair loss. However, only 16% of boys with AGA were under medical observation and receiving treatment, compared to 35% of young women with hair density reduction. The study suggests that AGA is more distressing for women than for men, as women consider alopecia as a medical problem, while men consider it as a genetic state. The authors suggest administering further questionnaires testing psychological attitude and lifestyle behavior in young people affected by AGA.
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