Impact of male androgenetic alopecia on a Jordanian cohort measured using the Dermatology Life Quality Index.

Abstract

ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the impact of androgenetic alopecia on the quality of life of individuals in a Jordanian cohort using the Dermatology Life Quality Index and compare it with that in other communities.MethodsThis cross-sectional study recruited men from different age groups with varying extent of androgenetic alopecia. The participants' demographics were documented using the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire. The severity of androgenetic alopecia was assessed using the Hamilton-Norwood scale.ResultsA total of 522 participants were included in this study. The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index of the cohort was 1.5. The main burden was a feeling of embarrassment. A greater impact of androgenetic alopecia was noted in younger age groups than in older age groups, while participants who had had the disease for a longer duration (>10 years) showed significantly milder effects.ConclusionOur study found a minor impact of androgenetic alopecia on the quality of life of individuals in a Jordanian cohort. This could be attributed to the high prevalence of the condition and its cultural tolerance. This result should be interpreted with caution, as our study was conducted on the general population, whereas other studies have focused on individuals seeking treatment for androgenetic alopecia.