1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that androgenetic alopecia negatively impacts the emotional and social well-being of Polish men, particularly younger individuals, with 66.7% reporting a significant effect on self-esteem.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Sleep and Breathing” This study found an association between sleep disturbances and androgenetic alopecia in men, with severe AGA linked to shorter sleep duration, poorer sleep quality, and higher STOP-BANG scores.
In this observational study, men with early onset androgenic alopecia exhibited a statistically significant correlation with more severe forms of coronary artery disease compared to those without the condition.
January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” This study found that women with androgenic alopecia in Patos, Brazil, experienced significant psychological and social impacts, including feelings of frustration, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal.
January 2011 in “Therapeutic research” This study found that before finasteride was available, fewer than 20% of men were satisfied with over-the-counter hair loss treatments, and more than half wanted to consult a medical professional.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” This review discusses the emotional impact of androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of integrating emotional support into dermatological nursing care to improve patient outcomes.
192 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
April 2025 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” This study observed that patients with AA showed a high willingness to trade off lifespan for better disease-specific quality of life, indicating a significant disease burden.
July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study showed that androgenetic alopecia independently predicted higher mortality from diabetes and heart disease in both men and women, with increased rates in individuals with moderate or severe AGA.
October 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” This literature review found that androgenetic alopecia has a complex multifactorial etiology and effective management should be tailored to individual severity and gender to improve patients' quality of life.
July 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews various aspects of androgenetic alopecia, from its historical perceptions to current understanding and treatments, without providing new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata significantly strains healthcare and finances in the UAE, needing better management.
46 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, depression was more common among women with androgenetic alopecia, while men showed higher levels of anxiety, aggressiveness, and a lack of adherence to treatment.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impacts young men's quality of life, affecting their self-esteem and daily functioning, and highlights the need for a specialized assessment tool.
21 citations
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August 2011 in “Body Image” This study found that acceptance of hair loss is associated with lower psychological distress in young men, highlighting its adaptive role compared to compensation and avoidance strategies.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
This study reported that acupuncture combined with topical Aloe vera and celery gel reduced hair loss from alopecia androgenetica after 28 days of treatment.
May 2026 in “Canadian Diabetes & Endocrinology Today” This review discusses the psychosocial impact and potential endocrine implications of androgenetic alopecia, particularly noting a moderate impairment in quality of life, but it reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study introduces ALUDWIG, an automated tool for assessing female androgenic alopecia severity from smartphone images, which may offer a more consistent alternative to current scoring methods like the Ludwig scale.
November 2020 in “Дерматовенерология, косметология” This study found that among men with androgenetic alopecia, the M-type pattern, either isolated or combined with others, was observed most frequently, using the BASP classification.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found that young adult men with moderate to severe AGA have poorer semen quality compared to those with normal to mild AGA.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” This survey reported that 37.6% of male AGA patients were satisfied with their treatments, with the highest satisfaction for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and revealed differing perceptions between physicians and patients about AGA's impact on confidence and treatment involvement.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This article reviews androgenetic alopecia and its effects but reports no new clinical results, highlighting that current treatments offer only temporary therapeutic benefits.
24 citations
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August 2005 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” This study observed that women aged 63 with androgenetic alopecia had higher insulin resistance and more role limitations due to physical health compared to those with normal hair.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that individuals with androgenetic alopecia experience significantly higher symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to controls, along with reduced self-esteem and life satisfaction, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological well-being in clinical treatments.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This review provides an overview of androgenetic alopecia, detailing its causes, diagnostic methods, and current treatments, noting that combination therapies show promise but newer options like cell-based treatments require more research.
June 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation”
4 citations
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.