Bald and Bad?
September 2019
in “
Experimental Psychology (formerly Zeitschrift für Experimentelle Psychologie)
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research Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance
Men with shaved heads are seen as more dominant but older and less attractive.
research Young Men's Coping with Androgenetic Alopecia: Acceptance Counts When Hair Gets Thinner
Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Adolescents
Androgenetic alopecia can affect adolescents, impacting self-esteem, but minoxidil's effectiveness for them is unclear.
research The Psychology of Hair Loss and Its Implications for Patient Care
Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.
research Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness: A Review
The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
research The Effects of Hair Loss in European Men: A Survey in Four Countries
Hair loss significantly affects European men's self-esteem and concern about aging, with these feelings being common across four countries.
research Prevalence of Male Pattern Hair Loss in 18–49 Year Old Men
Hair loss is more common in men aged 18-49 and increases with age.
research Losing Hair, Losing Points? The Effects of Male Pattern Baldness on Social Impression Formation
Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
research The Meaning of Baldness and Implications for Treatment
Baldness treatments focus on improving appearance and have psychological impacts.