More Psychological Effects

Social Problems

Frequently, people with hair loss tend to socialize or date less. They feel that because they are less attractive, there is little point dating. They turn down advances of others because if they get too close, the other person will notice their hair thinning and be turned off. Even married people, or ones in long-term relationships, with hair loss are afraid that their husband, wife, or partner will notice that they are losing hair and stop loving them as a result.

In addition, some people with thinning hair take much longer to get ready to go out because they are trying to hide their scalp. Some may decide that it's not worth taking the time in the first place.


Lack of Support

People without hair loss often cannot see what all the fuss is about, so when a friend or spouse begins to lose his or her hair, they appear aloof and uncaring. As a result, the people who are losing hair feel that their friends and families are failing to be supportive. This usually happens when hair first begins to fall out and thinning is not yet noticeable.

Sometimes, they are not taken seriously when they see a physician about their hair loss, thus adding to the problem. Many physicians don't realize the psychological impact caused by hair loss and so take the concerns of a patient losing his or her hair less seriously than they should.


Loss of Control

As there is no treatment that can stop hair loss instantly, people losing their hair occasionally feel that they are unable to control their condition. Over time, this feeling worsens and begins to affect the way they feel about their lives overall.