Both kids and adults can find hair loss very distressing. Other children can be very unthinking and unkind regarding a child's new baldness. When a child does experience hair loss they often become the target of mockery from their friends and peers, which can hurt the child's feelings and make them feel separated from the others. It's important for the parents of children who are newly experiencing hair loss to find ways to help their kids deal with realities they're facing. In many cases, the parents must first confront their own feelings about hair loss. If the parents cannot cope with hair loss constructively it will be much more difficult for their child to do so.

If your child is experiencing difficulty with hair loss and the associated social stigma, it is important to encourage your child to discuss his or her feelings, and any problems he or she may be having that are secondary to the hair loss. By showing care, interest, and the willingness to help your child, he or she will feel more free to discuss concerns and fears. Through open communication, coping techniques can then be discussed more easily.

For parents with children coping with hair loss, sensitivity is a key concern. A child suffering from the loss of his or her hair shouldn't necessarily be forced to rejoin their peers, but first engaged in conversation designed to elicit his or her fears and wishes. The young person should be reminded that, depending on the exact cause of the loss, their hair will grow back. A wig or toupee may help your child return to a normal routine. Some kids will like wearing hats better, and a hat can be a positive way for him or her to express their individuality too.

When a child suffers hair loss, it is especially stressful to think about returning to school and facing the stares, whispers, teasing, and other inappropriate behavior of the other children. Meeting with the teachers ahead of time allows you to explain the situation to them so that they can in turn explain the situation to the child's classmates.