Hair loss and the emotional toll: a doctor’s perspective

The story that I still can recall is about a patient sitting across from me and apologizing for telling me, “I know that this is not really a health concern for me.” It was neither pain nor a life-threatening illness that brought him to see me. It was just baldness. However, what he was feeling was absolutely real. He discussed the importance of not using mirrors. Not accepting invitations because …

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Hair loss and the emotional toll: a doctor’s perspective