{"id":18072,"date":"2025-03-07T09:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T09:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=18072"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:32:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:32:52","slug":"hair-loss-and-baldness-affect-mens-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/queda-de-cabelo-e-calvicie-afetam-a-saude-mental-masculina\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Hair Loss and Baldness Affect Men's Mental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18072\" class=\"elementor elementor-18072\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc5b611 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc5b611\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5174b5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5174b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss is a natural phenomenon that occurs to all men throughout their lives, but in some cases it can become progressive and lead to baldness. Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common condition that affects millions of men around the world. In addition to the aesthetic implications, hair loss can have a significant impact on mental and social health, affecting individuals' self-esteem, confidence and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-505b396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"505b396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis of Hair Loss and Male Pattern Baldness\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a57bdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a57bdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to understanding and treating baldness is a correct diagnosis. A clinical assessment is carried out by a health professional based on analysing the pattern of hair loss, family history and hormonal factors. In some cases, laboratory tests may be ordered to rule out secondary causes such as nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune diseases or hormonal changes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male pattern baldness follows a progressive pattern classified by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pt.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Escala_Hamilton-Norwood\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Norwood-Hamilton Scale<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem can range from slight hair thinning to extensive hair loss. Early identification of the problem is essential for more effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f72ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12f72ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness-1024x975.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18075\" alt=\"Norwood-Hamilton Scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness-1024x975.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness-768x731.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness-600x571.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Partial_Norwood_scale_for_male_pattern_baldness.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a4515f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a4515f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does Hair Loss Affect Mental Health and Social Life?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a6afab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a6afab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss can have a significant emotional impact, affecting self-esteem and the way the individual sees themselves. Among the most common psychological effects are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low self-esteem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perception of premature ageing and a change in image can diminish confidence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anxiety and stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant preoccupation with appearance can generate psychological tension.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more serious cases, hair loss can contribute to depressive symptoms and social isolation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulties in interpersonal relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men report greater inhibition in social and romantic contexts.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3367ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3367ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2-1024x585.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18080\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2-600x343.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Queda-de-Cabelo-e-Calvicie-Afetam-a-Saude-Mental-Masculina-2.webp 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d17a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59d17a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Options for Baldness\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e67d04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e67d04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that there are several treatments available to combat hair loss and slow down the progression of baldness. These include topical approaches, oral medication and specialised procedures.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc1b11b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc1b11b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. topical treatments\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d3c3b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d3c3b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local application treatments stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, strengthening hair follicles and helping to slow down hair loss. Studies indicate that, with continuous use, they can increase hair density and reduce the progression of baldness by up to <\/span><b>40% patients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644fe0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"644fe0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Oral treatment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96524b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96524b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral treatments are one of the most effective and safest options for slowing down male pattern baldness. By acting directly on the hormonal factors that contribute to hair loss, this option has demonstrated a success rate of more than <\/span><b>80%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with stabilisation of hair loss and new hair growth in about <\/span><b>60% patients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the safety of oral treatment is high, with rare and generally reversible side effects after discontinuation of use. Adherence to treatment is essential to achieve consistent and lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-821709f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"821709f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Medical and surgical procedures\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b7ece9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b7ece9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more advanced cases, complementary therapies may be recommended, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low-intensity laser therapy (LLLT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stimulates hair follicles.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Uses growth factors to revitalise the scalp.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hair transplant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical procedure that redistributes follicles from an area with hair to bald areas, providing a permanent solution.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c33e7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c33e7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hair Loss: When to Seek Professional Help?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9220fda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9220fda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most appropriate treatment should be chosen on the basis of an individualised assessment by a health professional. In <\/span><b>Doctor on the Net<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we offer <\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/hair-loss-2\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artigo&amp;utm_campaign=queda_cabelo\"><b>specialised online consultations<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to diagnose and treat hair loss effectively and discreetly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>male hair loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While acne can have a profound impact on self-esteem and quality of life, there are a number of effective treatment options. From topical and oral solutions to advanced procedures, it's possible to find the ideal approach for each case.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're dealing with hair loss, book an appointment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/hair-loss-2\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artigo&amp;utm_campaign=queda_cabelo\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>online consultation for hair loss<\/b><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on M\u00e9dico na Net and get professional advice to choose the best treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A queda de cabelo \u00e9 um fen\u00f4meno natural que ocorre com todos os homens ao longo da vida, mas em alguns casos pode tornar-se progressiva e levar \u00e0 calv\u00edcie. 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