Hair Matters: Psychosocial Impact of Receding Hairline in College-Aged Men

April 2025 in “ PubMed ”

Alyssa Reinschmidt, Rachel Van Gorp, Oluwafunke Oluwatosin Ogunremi, John A. Vassar, Brant Hannahs, Jazmin Newton, Brianne Haskell Hanisch, Marcus L. Frohm

androgenetic alopecia receding hairline hair thinning bald spot hair loss treatments

TLDR Open discussions and treatment options for hair loss can boost confidence and reduce distress in young men.

The study on the psychosocial impact of androgenetic alopecia among college-aged men at South Dakota universities involved 71 male participants aged 18-40. It found that 44% reported a receding hairline, 40% experienced hair thinning, and 14% had a bald spot. About 32% of participants were bothered by their hair condition, and over half were open to indefinite hair loss treatments. The study concludes that addressing treatment options and fostering open discussions about hair loss can enhance confidence and reduce distress in young men.

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