Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia among Saudi Population

Abstract

Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) affects both men and women. Genetic susceptibility in men and women is characterized by the gradual miniaturization of hair roots with a specific easily recognized. It is the most prevalent trigger of hair loss in both genders. The development of AGA is generally gradual as the disease gradually worsens. With time, the overall number and severity of this form of hair loss increases. AGA affects both men and women, and both have a genetic susceptibility. With time, the overall number and severity of this form of hair loss increases. The most typical reason for hair loss in both genders is AGA. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected by the purposely constructed questionnaire. A questionnaire composed of demographic items and items related to AGA. SPSS version 20 software was used to analyze the data. The study was conducted in different regions of Saudi Arabia; the ethical committee of King Khalid University approved the study. A convenience sampling method was used; data were collected from the general public in different regions of Saudi Arabia Sample size was 2200 respondents, and the response rate was 98% (out of 220 total samples, 2162) respondents. Results: In this study, there were 2200 total respondents; from that, 2162 participated, so the response rate was 98%. There were 1060 (49%) male participants and female participants numbered 1102 (51%). The Cronbach alpha of the questionnaire was 0.84. Out of 1060 male respondents, 479 (45.1%), while of 1102 females, 412 (37.4%) suffered from AGA. Conclusion: The results showed that the prevalence of AGA in male respondents was higher than in female respondents.