You may have male friends and relatives who are starting to lose their hair. You may gently tease them about this fact and enjoy their reactions. Although such behaviour can be perfectly harmless, it's worth remembering that some men aren't very good at dealing with this change in their appearance.
Many men do, of course, take such a situation in their stride. They may have expected to have to deal with this issue at some point. It may be the case that they have witnessed other men in their family deal with the situation, so their own hair loss does not come as a surprise.
But some men may have a very different reaction. They may be concerned that the loss of hair is indicative of something else. Indeed, it's worth remembering that hair loss can certainly be associated with various medical disorders.
Even those of us who expect to lose our hair may have surprising reactions when that time comes. Nothing can quite prepare someone for a change in appearance that some find rather dramatic. They may feel considerably older as a result of these changes. This is when a little understanding is required on the part of their friends and family.
It's certainly worth noting that this is not simply an issue of vanity. Although there may be concerns about becoming less attractive, it's much more likely that hair loss will lead the sufferer to think about other concerns. These might include thoughts about what has been achieved in life and what is to come.
There may certainly be a loss of confidence. This can come about because they feel less positive about the way that they look and the way that others may look at them. It can certainly help if you show them understanding. How you deal with someone suffering from hair loss may depend upon the individual circumstances.
The key is to show sensitivity and to realise that this is an issue that can have a significant impact on some men.