Prevalence Of Male Balding Pattern In Patient From Saveetha Dental College- Retrospective Comparative Evaluation Study
Abstract
Aim:
To evaluate the prevalence and progression of male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) in patients from Saveetha Dental College using Norwood’s classification in a retrospective design.
Introduction:
Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA), or male pattern baldness, is the most common cause of hair loss in men, characterized by a gradual transformation of terminal hairs into vellus hairs. While age-related hair thinning is physiological post-puberty, clinically significant alopecia increases with age. Its androgen-dependent and genetic basis is supported by twin studies and observations in eunuchs. MAA primarily affects psychological well-being and may be associated with a slightly increased risk of scalp skin cancers.
Materials and Methods:
Fifty male patients aged 20–70 years were selected from the institutional database. Balding patterns were recorded and graded using the Norwood classification. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson’s correlation in SPSS version 25.
Results:
Balding severity increased with age. However, several factors—such as family history, hormonal status, medical conditions, medications, and prior radiation therapy—were not included, limiting correlation strictly to age and Norwood scoring.
Conclusion:
This study highlights a positive correlation between age and MAA severity based on Norwood grading. However, future studies should include genetic, hormonal, and medical variables to enhance the clinical understanding of balding patterns.
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