The PRP
Institute of Teaneck, New Jersey discusses the psychological impact of hair
loss.
Hair loss can impact people in many ways. Some experience a
sense of loss, embarrassment and helplessness when they begin to notice that
their hair is thinning. Men and woman are both susceptible to the damaging
psychological effects that hair loss can have on them, and The PRP Institute is
dedicated to easing the damaging effects that hair loss has on its
clients.
Hair loss is unfortunately stigmatized as a sign of old age and
reduced desirability. When men and women begin losing their hair, the fear of what this social stigmatizations
could mean for them can have very damaging effects to their psyche.
Society considers a full head of hair as attractive and
desirable. Research
has shown that employers prefer applicants who have hair from those whose hair
lines are receding or gone entirely. This preference stems from the common
notion that full and thick hair is a
sign of virility and youthfulness.
The already bruised ego of the men and women who suffer from
hair loss is impaired much further when they see the impact hair loss can have
on their social lives. For instance,
with dating, women and men typically
prefer those who are not bald than those who are or are getting there. The common downside with
balding is that it prematurely ages you and can damage your self esteem and
body image. Men and women alike report feelings of unattractiveness and poor
body image once they begin losing their hair.
This lack of confidence can greatly reduce your dating success and keep
you from doing the things you enjoy.
It has been shown
that the earlier hair loss occurs the more damaging the psychological effects.
Men and women in their 20’s and 30’s who are experiencing hair loss react far
worse than those in the 50 to 60 age range.
This being said, some people who are experiencing hair loss take what
they have and roll with it. Not everyone is devastated by the loss of their
hair and often use it as a motivator to improve other aspects of themselves to
compensate for the lack of hair.
Some go to the gym to improve their shape or they may go the
extra mile with skin care. Some improve their wardrobes or accessories to draw
attention away from their hair or lack there of it. For many men who are balding, they opt to
shave their heads and go for the smooth head look that has been popular amongst
celebrities such as LL Cool J, John
Malkovich, and Jason Statham.
Women on the other hand can opt for some fashionable wigs and
hairpieces to help cover up thinning or balding hair. This is not a permanent
solution and can put certain activities on the back burner such as swimming and
any outdoor activities that may put you in a windy situation!
At The PRP Institute we offer permanent solutions to hair loss
that require virtually no downtime, no unsightly plugs, and no risk of
infection. If hair loss is keeping you
from being the confident, outgoing person you know that you are, give The PRP Institute
a call today to see how we can help you regain the hair you lost and keep the
hair you have!
