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This study aimed to assess the impact of FFA on men\u2019s quality of life (QoL). Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted including men diagnosed with FFA who completed the Hair-Specific Skindex-29 (HSS29), Women\u2019s AGA Quality of Life Questionnaire (WAA-QoL), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Associations were analyzed using Spearman\u2019s correlation, Kruskal-Wallis, and chi-square tests. Results: Eighty-one men (mean age 54.7 years) participated. Moderate to severe emotional impairment was present in 39.5% of patients, particularly in younger individuals and those with temporal hairline involvement. Mean HADS scores indicated mild psychological distress. Conclusion: FFA significantly affects men\u2019s QoL, especially younger patients, underscoring the need for psychosocial assessment regardless of disease severity. FFA is a type of scarring alopecia that is increasingly affecting men [J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022;86(2):481\u2013484; J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014;70(4):670\u2013678]. A negative impact on the emotional and psychological health of patients has been reported [JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(4):479\u2013480]. 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