Androgenetic Alopecia And Academic Discipline: A Comparative Study Of Medical And Non-Medical Students In Peshawar – A Cross-Sectional Study

    May 2026 in “ Journal of medical & health sciences review. ”
    Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Suhaib Mesbah, Sahar Fatima, Manahil Firdous, Gulrukh Saeed, Aleena Hayat, Zain Ullah, Fahad Khan
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    TLDR Androgenetic alopecia is more common in medical students and increases with academic stress.
    This study investigated androgenetic alopecia (AGA) among 307 undergraduate students in Peshawar, revealing a higher prevalence in medical students (43.3%) compared to non-medical students (21%). The study found a significant association between AGA and academic progression, with senior students experiencing higher rates of alopecia. The findings suggest that AGA is more common in medical students and increases with academic stress, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and stress management strategies.
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