Quality of life in young men with androgenetic alopecia: A mixed methods study

Abstract

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss among men and one of common conditions seen by dermatologists. It is estimated that the condition affects around 12-26% of (Caucasian) men aged from 18 to 29 and around 38-49% of men aged from 30 to 39. 1 Research has already shown that men affected by AGA experience at least some unpleasant psychological consequences, including lower perceived attractiveness and lower satisfaction with one's physical appearance (eg, 1,2 ), a greater amount of worry and helplessness, and a negative impact on social life. 3 This is accentuated by the fact that the global hair transplant market was estimated at five billion dollars in 2017, with a projected growth to a staggering 29 billion dollars in 2025. 4 Considerable growth is projected in the use of topical, oral, and other treatments as well. 5

Men’s experiences of alopecia areata: A qualitative study

“…Participants’ concerns over people’s implicit assumptions that their hair loss is associated with illness or contagion is one supported by recent research examining public responses to images of men with alopecia (Creadore et al, 2021). Research does suggest certain similarities between the experiences of (especially young) men with male pattern baldness and men with AA, with affected men often feeling less attractive, more self-conscious and engaging in efforts to cover their hair loss (Kranz, 2011; Razum, 2021). However, while men with male pattern baldness often attribute loss of attraction to appearing older than they are, participants’ accounts in this study appear to attribute reduced attractiveness in AA to an emasculated, sometimes preadult appearance.…”

“…While in qualitative and quantitative research on men’s experiences of androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, younger age of onset has been positioned as burdensome to men’s experience (e.g. Han et al, 2012; Razum, 2021), this has not been explored in male AA.…”

CircAGK regulates high dihydrotestosterone‐induced apoptosis in DPCs through the miR‐3180‐5p/BAX axis

“…1 The incidence of AGA in men has gradually increased, and the onset occurs at younger ages. 2 Currently, only two drugs (finasteride and minoxidil) are internationally recognized for the treatment of AGA, but both are preventive treatments. Discontinuation of either drug often leads to AGA recurrence, and clinical treatment is difficult.…”

A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Traumatic Alopecia Among B-Boys and B-Girls to Other Dance Styles and Its Impact on Dance Performance and Health

“…Although alopecia itself is a cosmetic concern, hair loss has a significant correlation with emotional and mental health and quality of life. 10-14 Studies show that alopecia has a negative effect on the individual; those with alopecia showed a greater likelihood of comorbid psychiatric conditions. 15-17 Patients with alopecia may cope with their disease through social avoidant and camouflaging behaviors.…”