Association Between Body Mass Index and Severity of Androgenic Alopecia in Men

Abstract

Background: Androgenic alopecia is the most common type of hair baldness in men. Obesity is a risk factor that can cause androgenic alopecia. Until now the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the severity of androgenic alopecia is still controversial. Aim: This study aimed to determine the association between BMI with the severity of androgenic alopecia in men. Methods: The study was analytic observational with cross-sectional design. The sample is men who are suffering from androgenic alopecia in the working area of the Sukaramai Community Health Center. Consecutive sampling was used to collect samples. Chi square analysis results are significant if the p value is < 0.05. Results: A total sample of 66 subjects was obtained in the form of 49 samples (74.2%) with mild and moderate severity of androgenic alopecia and 17 samples (25.8%) with severe androgenic alopecia severity. Characteristics of research subjects with the largest population based on age range, BMI, education level, and risk factors respectively were 46-55 years (33.3%), normal BMI (57.6%), high school / equivalent (51.5%), and family history (42.4%). Chi square analysis results showed no relationship between BMI and the severity of androgenic alopecia in men (p = 0.242). Conclusion: There is no association between BMI and the severity of androgenic alopecia in men.