The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and to clarify the mediating effect of sleep behavior on such relationship.

Methods

A total of 308 female AGA patients and 305 female normal controls were recruited from the hospital, and questionnaires including drinks behavior and sleep behavior were inquired among them. Blood sugar and blood lipids were detected. Then, the mediating effect of sleep behavior on the relationship between drinks behavior and AGA was analyzed.

Results

Female AGA patients presented a higher frequency of intake of sweetened tea drinks. It was found that occasional intake (1-2 times per week; OR_adj = 2.130, 95% CI [1.495-3.033]) and frequent intake (3-6 time per week; OR

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627085 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature