I Think I'm Losing My Hair: Psychological and Social Importance

    June 1997 in “ PubMed ”
    Jill A. Cargnello
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    TLDR Hair loss can make people feel less attractive and confident, leading them to try many treatments.
    The document from 1997 discussed the psychological and social importance of hair in human society. It noted that hair loss can be associated with aging, loss of attractiveness, and desirability, potentially undermining self-confidence and social interactions. The author observed that individuals experiencing hair loss are likely to seek treatment, regardless of the cost, and both conventional and unconventional methods are explored. The existence of numerous 'cures' for baldness and hair restoration clinics was highlighted as evidence of the significance society places on having a full head of hair and the vulnerability of those experiencing hair loss.
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