| "I feel that my hair loss is affecting my career." |
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People feel that losing their hair affects their chances at progressing in a career, but studies do not show this to be true. The summary of these studies is not to allow your hair loss to affect your self-esteem enough to think that you won't get promoted, because it doesn't make a difference to your boss. However, if you become less outgoing, it may affect your ability to do your job properly. "My hair loss has limited my sexual activity." Many people with hair loss have less self-esteem and, therefore, feel less attractive to others. They often date less, which reduces their sexual activity. This is true even with married couples and people in long-term relationships. Some partners (especially women) refuse to talk about their hair loss with their spouse or significant other for fear of being seen as less attractive or even ugly. They try to reduce the frequency of making love, as they are afraid that the closeness of sex will reveal that their hair is thinning. Also, a negative self-perception can lead them to feel less desirable and so not feel like having sex. It is important to take as much care of your appearance as you did before losing hair. Although it may take you a little longer to get ready to go out, make the effort. Your hair looks thicker than you realize and others do not notice thinning hair as much as you think. For those in a relationship, remember that your partner loves you for yourself, not for your hair. |
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