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The Emotional Side of Hair Loss
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If you’re yet to experience hair loss, then consider yourself lucky. At some point in their lives, roughly 80% of men will experience a noticeable amount of shedding or loss. And even though baldness is a problem that is traditionally associated with men, more than 50% of women are affected by hair loss as well. Needless to say, the numbers aren't in anyone's favor, so it's important to know about the emotional toll that hair loss can take.
Other Conditions
Even though hair loss is a problem in and of itself, studies show that it is often associated with other conditions as well. For example, hair loss can lead to both depression and anxiety, or it can make these problems worse. To further complicate the issue, these issues can cause your hair to fall out at a faster rate, creating a perpetual cycle.
Additionally, hair loss has also been linked to fatigue. Sure, stressing out about your hair can make you feel exhausted, but in this particular case there is a single underlying cause. Both hair loss and fatigue are side effects of a poorly functioning thyroid or iron-deficiency anemia. So if you're experiencing these conditions together, be sure to let your doctor know. Similarly, you should also be on the lookout for weight gain, as this coupled with hair loss can also mean that your thyroid may not be functioning correctly.
Gender and Hair Loss
Perhaps not surprisingly, men and women have different psychological and emotional reaction to hair loss. According to research by the National Institute of Health, 50% of women feel extremely distressed about losing their hair. Similarly, 50% of women feel less attractive, while more than 60% say that they feel less sexy. Men, on the other hand, are significantly less affected by losing their hair. Reportedly, only 25% say they feel extremely distressed, while 35% say they feel less physically attractive and less sexy respectively.
In fact, some men even view losing their hair as a good thing. In order to compensate for their hair loss, many men hit the gym harder. By building muscle mass, they hope to put focus on their bodies rather than their heads, so they're in better shape than they were before. On top of that, some men relish saving money on getting haircuts and paying for hair products, and they even feel a sense of solidarity with other bald men.
Without question, losing your hair can take an emotional toll. So if you're struggling with the psychological aspects of hair loss, then talk to your doctor and see if you can find a workable solution together.
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