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Association of Androgenetic Alopecia With Smoking and Its Prevalence Among Asian Men: A Community-Based Survey 

Vol. 143 No. 11, November 2007 / Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(11):1401-1406.
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Author: Lin-Hui Su, MD, MSc; Tony Hsiu-Hsi Chen, DDS, PhD

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Conclusions

The age-specific prevalence of AGA in Taiwan was compatible to that among Korean men but was lower than that among persons of white race/ethnicity. Smoking status, current amount of cigarette smoking, and smoking intensity were statistically significant factors responsible for AGA after controlling for age and family history. Patients with early-onset AGA should receive advice early to prevent more advanced progression.

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