Sorry to revive an old thread, but I found this and had to comment.
I don't think anyone can say it's harder for men or for women. It all comes down to the individual and how it plays a role in his or her life.
I would think if anything, going bald is more socially acceptable for a man than a woman, because it's more common and expected. Not to mention, women are judged for their looks WAY more than guys are, and looks are seen to be a bigger part of what gives a woman her worth. On the other hand, with hair loss in particular, it tends to be not nearly as severe or noticeable on women. I know many women who have lost a substantial portion of their hair, and because the loss is diffuse, most people wouldn't even notice unless it were specifically pointed out to them. Obviously the same cannot be said of a man's receding hairline and bald spot. Most women with hair loss, while they have thinner hair, don't have a hugely significant alteration to their overall appearance, since they still have the same hairline and can still frame their face the same way. But, at the same time...I can't emphasize how much it sucks for a woman to have thick, awesome hair as a teenager and then it just goes away and is thin and limp. Hairdressers make unwanted comments, people wonder if she is sick, etc. while with men, they'll just accept that you're losing your hair, not assume that there's something wrong with you. Honestly, given how much it sucks on both sides, I think I'd say it's a toss-up.
The only thing I would say is that it's harder for the people who have to experience it younger, than it is for the people who didn't have to deal with hair loss until their 40s or 50s. Personally, I don't see how this is even debatable, but I brought this up in another forum and got SLAMMED for it.
I think people should avoid trying to one-up each other claiming it's harder for them than it is for the other, and agree that hair loss sucks for everyone.
Go Histogen!
I don't think anyone can say it's harder for men or for women. It all comes down to the individual and how it plays a role in his or her life.
I would think if anything, going bald is more socially acceptable for a man than a woman, because it's more common and expected. Not to mention, women are judged for their looks WAY more than guys are, and looks are seen to be a bigger part of what gives a woman her worth. On the other hand, with hair loss in particular, it tends to be not nearly as severe or noticeable on women. I know many women who have lost a substantial portion of their hair, and because the loss is diffuse, most people wouldn't even notice unless it were specifically pointed out to them. Obviously the same cannot be said of a man's receding hairline and bald spot. Most women with hair loss, while they have thinner hair, don't have a hugely significant alteration to their overall appearance, since they still have the same hairline and can still frame their face the same way. But, at the same time...I can't emphasize how much it sucks for a woman to have thick, awesome hair as a teenager and then it just goes away and is thin and limp. Hairdressers make unwanted comments, people wonder if she is sick, etc. while with men, they'll just accept that you're losing your hair, not assume that there's something wrong with you. Honestly, given how much it sucks on both sides, I think I'd say it's a toss-up.
The only thing I would say is that it's harder for the people who have to experience it younger, than it is for the people who didn't have to deal with hair loss until their 40s or 50s. Personally, I don't see how this is even debatable, but I brought this up in another forum and got SLAMMED for it.
I think people should avoid trying to one-up each other claiming it's harder for them than it is for the other, and agree that hair loss sucks for everyone.
Go Histogen!
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