Hairloss And Its Effect on Self-esteem

Many men feel that when they lose their hair, they are losing a sense of self. This happens no matter if it happens early or late in life. Traditionally, young men feel too embarrassed to talk about what is perceived as an old man's plight. Older men may see this as a loss of youth and react accordingly. In reality, it is like any physical change and it affects the way a man sees himself. Sometimes a man finds that he can rock a bald head, Picard-style. Other times, he realizes how integral his the disorder is to his sense of self. No matter the reaction, hair loss is a dramatic physical change that can affect self-esteem both positively and negatively.

When young men lose their hair, it is often the case that they become more socially reticent, opting for nights in and hats rather than raucous party times and a bare head. A feeling of unattractiveness can cause a young man experiencing hair loss to drink more or more often, which can lead to embarrassing situations. Older men experiencing it can react this way as well, of course. However, it is often the case that older men will see this disorder as a problem to be fixed rather than an inevitability. In many cultures, long hair is associated with virility. Thus, when losing hair, men may feel less potent and relevant. This feeling can lead to overcompensation in other areas, and may trigger a change from a relatively normal personality to a bombastic or erratic show of wealth or power in other areas according to a man's means.

Hair loss is not the end of the world, but it is a definite change in cranial flora that profoundly affects a man's style. More optimistic men accept their fate and shave their heads, tattoo their scalps, or opt for long, wavy skullets. It is not always a blow to the self-esteem to lose one's hair. Some men have a hard time controlling it and hair loss is a boon, because it thins and allows it to be managed more easily. For others, hair loss is an excellent thing because it removes a fact of the visible self, and in doing so, can highlight other parts of a man's face, body, or personality. A man may not know he has a good sense of humor until his hair is falling out and he can take a joke about it. Or, maybe the loss of hair can make a man less judgmental of other people, when he realizes that there are physical changes that happen to our bodies without our consent.

Regardless of how a man deals with hair loss, it has a profound effect on how he feels and how he sees himself.

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