Its weird how something can be considered fashionable by some people but unattractive by others. Baldness is one such example. While some might consider being bald to be sexy, others are repelled by it. Some men are bald by choice, but this is not true for all.

Baldness to some is an issue of much concern. In fact, in the beginning, most of the people just blow off the fact that they could be losing hair. But losing hair suddenly or in large clumps, especially after a wash, are common symptoms of baldness. Once over with the initial shock, you should prepare yourself to face the fact that you may never look the same.

Ninety-five percent of baldness in men is the result of male pattern baldness, which is the most common type of hair loss. Among women, the fear of hair loss, hair thinning and reduction in hair growth, especially after pregnancy, is also very common. Alopecia areata is another kind of baldness, in which bald spots suddenly become visible on the scalp. Although the hair generally grows back, it obviously results in much anxiety for the person suffering from it.

Phalacrophobia is the fear of becoming bald. This unique phobia may be interconnected to the fear of aging, or losing attractiveness and strength. The good news is, these days there are numerous treatments for hair loss and hence, less reason to worry. Slightly less expensive solutions include changing your hairstyle, or going in for hair weaving or hairpieces, or other changes.