Urban-rural differences in the prevalence of female pattern hair loss among secondary school girls: A cross-sectional study.

Samaa M E YoussefRabie B AtallahMohamed S ZakyBasem S EldeekMohamed L ElSaie

Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2021)

FPHL had an overall prevalence of 28.6% among secondary school girls with a significant predominance in rural over urban areas and with a significantly associated family history. Irregular menses, history of thyroid disease, and hirsutism were significant predictors for FPHL.

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physical activity
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south africa
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high school