Where Is the Hair On


My Head Going? Part 4 Depressed about hairloss? Is testosterone the cause?


Hair Restoration and Replacement By Donyelle McBride


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f you think losing your hair isn’t depressing, then simply visit your local barber shop and ask for a “baldy”; Not on your next to-do list? I thought not; I have many conversations with men


and women who are losing their hair. Unanimously, the people who have hair always say they would be ok if they started losing it. But many people who are experiencing hair loss are continuously look- ing for solutions. Most people notice hair from birth to death. When they look at a newborn baby they frequently describe the baby’s hair. “Oh! He has a head full of hair!” Or, “Oh, she’s completely bald!” Or, “Oh! He only has hair on top.” I have yet to hair (pun intended) people say.... “Oh! He/she is soooo healthy looking!” Throughout life we try to look our best and make sure our manes our properly groomed. The truth of the matter is, for many, hair loss is extremely depressing. Men are less likely to publicly ad- mit it because they may be viewed as weak or vulnerable although it is more acceptable to be bald if you’re a man; Women have more support with their depression over hair loss with several wig options however bald women are less accepted by society unless undergo-


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ing chemotherapy…maybe; Even undergoing chemo...it is a very depressing time; “My mother was dying from cancer when I was 17; I never saw her cry until she began losing her hair. If that doesn’t make people understand the gravity of hair loss, I don’t know what will.”-Geoff The simple act of showering can be torturous. Seeing your hair


going down the drain can feel like a slow death. Some have trouble concentrating at work because they are constantly checking to see if any new hairs have fallen on their desk. Going out with friends is less enjoyable. One can become more and more self-conscious about their appearance and become obsessed with hair loss. Many experience the demise of their self-esteem. Losing your hair can drastically change the way you perceive yourself and it can change the way others react to you in all aspects of life. Men and women may find themselves rejected because of the hair loss. Because of this fact, it’s reasonable to have feelings of confusion and despair. It can be very difficult to deal with;


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