Hair loss may begin without you noticing anything.
You lose a few strands at a time and then after a while, you notice that your hairline is much higher than normal.
Male pattern baldness is very common and is a slow progression.
It begins when you see a few strands of hair on your comb, and before you know it, you are looking in the mirror and seeing more and more of your scalp everyday.
Coping Some people prefer to let their hair loss progress untreated and uncovered, while others prefer to cover up their hair loss with hats, different hairstyles, and wigs.
Some people also seek forms of treatment to treat their baldness.
Treatments include drug treatment and surgical procedures.
If you are suffering from male pattern baldness, chances are, the hardest part of coping with your hair loss is your change of appearance.
The change can be very frustrating.
The reactions of other people to your hair loss can also be very frustrating.
Seeing little or no success in your treatments will also be difficult to cope with, especially since treatments are expensive and can take years to have a full effect.
There are certain steps you can take to help you cope with your hair loss.
The first is to educate yourself on what is happening to you.
Knowing why you are losing your hair and other possible alternative treatments may help you cope with your hair loss.
The treatment you take may not work; researching other forms of treatments may help you find a new treatment that will work for you.
Educating the people around you can also help you with the coping.
If your friends and family understand the cause of baldness they may become more sympathetic to your situation.
They are probably less concerned about your appearance than you may think.
Another option you have is to join a support group for people who are suffering from hair loss.
Talking to others who are in the same situation as you may be comforting.