Hair as a dead substance does not have any vital function. This is tantamount to say, that it is superfluous. However, it is of great value in everyday life. Its loss can lead to serious psychological problems. Beautiful, shining and full hair stands for attraction, youth, and above all, vitality.

Women and youngsters suffer especially from hair loss, since this group is seldom affected. And when affected, they easily catch the attention of the public. But also the older men, which form the majority of those affected in society, cannot just agree with the fact that they are bald-headed. They tend to lose their self-confidence, become depressed, would rather put on a hat to cover their head. Very often, they withdraw from social life without being conscious of it at all.