The Psychological Benefits of Hair Transplantation

What are the Psychological Effects of Hair Loss?

Many scientific studies have been conducted on the psychological effects of hair loss and it has been found that this annoying condition affects 8 out of 10 people. There may be more than one reason behind hair loss and it is important to investigate these reasons in detail. Research on psychological effects shows that the psychology of individuals with hair loss is negatively affected. This is normal because hair is an important element that attracts attention in appearance and gives clues about a person’s character, posture and personality. Lack of self-confidence has been observed in individuals who cannot cope with hair loss, regardless of age. With hair loss, a person may feel ugly, feel excluded from society and withdraw into themselves. Unfortunately, the number of people experiencing this situation today is quite high. Managing stress effectively can be a solution to minimize hair loss.

Lack of self-confidence due to hair loss

Hair loss can cause a significant loss of self-confidence in individuals, and this effect can be even more pronounced, especially in the age range. This is particularly evident during childhood and adolescence. When hair loss, which is common in young people trying to cope with exam stress, leads to baldness or localized thinning, young people may try to hide this condition from their peers. This can cause them to become withdrawn and avoid social situations. Not only in young people, but also in adults, hair loss can lead to a lack of self-confidence, especially by negatively affecting their work life. As research has shown, men and women are at risk of serious negative effects on their professional lives due to hair loss. For a person in a managerial position, the fear of not being taken seriously or the fear of being “ostracized” can unfortunately lead to a great loss of self-confidence.

Depression Induced Hair Loss

Hair is an indispensable feature of an individual and is an important sign that reflects many elements such as sexual identity, age and personal characteristics across social classes. Therefore, it is inevitable that people give due importance to their hair. In psychology, the term “body image” refers to an individual’s feelings, thoughts and perceptions about their own body. Perceiving body image positively is important for an individual to live in peace with themselves and feel happy. However, depression, as one of the main causes of hair loss, affects a person’s happiness and negatively affects body image by causing physiological changes. The person may not be able to cope with this situation and may become increasingly unhappy and withdrawn. One of the first places depression can affect is the hair. Depression can cause a person to lose their hair, and hair loss is common, especially during stressful and thoughtful times. In this case, the real causes of anxiety and stress should be identified, stress should be avoided and patience should be exercised during the treatment process.