Much has been said and written about baldness, so much so that we seem to know precisely what is true and what is false about hair loss, how widespread it actually is as a phenomenon, and which remedies are truly effective.
To clarify the situation, the infographic “Baldness in Italy and in the rest of the world” was published, edited by the Swiss Sanders Institute , which specializes in the treatment of baldness and in particular in FUE hair transplants.
The infographic is useful because it allows you to see at a glance the latest data on this phenomenon , which doesn't just affect men and isn't just a pathological condition but also something that affects self-perception and relationships with others.
What Italians think about baldness
The first thing that may surprise you is that for 65% of Italians interviewed in a recent survey, baldness is the worst aesthetic problem . Evidently, many don't accept hair loss and receding hairlines as something natural, but would like to remedy them or at least limit their visibility.
What has changed over time is the approach to the problem, that is, the search for suitable solutions by researching online ( 59% of the men interviewed do so), or by asking for advice from friends and relatives who have dealt with baldness (26% of men and 21% of women have done this), or by reading newspaper articles (23% of men and 28% of women preferred to do this).
Another interesting fact is highlighted in the infographic: approximately 100.000 people in Italy underwent hair transplants last year. This indicates that some people are seeking a permanent solution and that the reasons for their choice aren't merely aesthetic, but also include improving their social and romantic lives (37% of people stated) and feeling more confident at work (34,7%). In other words: higher self-esteem and fewer worries.
What's true about baldness clichés?
First of all, it should be remembered that this is a problem that does not only affect men: in Italy, approximately 4 million women suffer from baldness , so it is appropriate to address this topic more broadly.
There are many myths to debunk when it comes to the causes of hair loss, and the 5 illustrated in the infographic are among the most famous.
We should no longer listen to those who claim that wearing hats too often can lead to baldness , or that cutting hair short makes it stronger, washing it too often can damage it and cause it to fall out, using too much gel can cause scalp problems, and finally that we should pluck out gray hairs as soon as they appear.
These are untrue things that have spread globally, while scientific progress has made giant steps in the treatment of baldness.
Looking at this data, we can affirm that to face and attempt to solve a problem, we must first free ourselves from prejudices and erase any preconceived ideas.
Italo Rizzo
