Prince Harry’s ongoing battle with hair loss is affecting his marriage to Meghan Markle, and sources claim it has become a major source of insecurity for the Duke of Sussex.
According Online radarsHarry has been battling male pattern baldness for over a decade and has turned to treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil despite their potential side effects.
Speaking to the publication, a friend of the Duke shared that Harry’s obsession with preserving his hair has impacted his intimacy with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
They described Harry and Meghan’s relationship as more “collegial” than romantic since the birth of their second child, Princess Lilibet.
“Harry is very self-conscious about his hair. He’s been using a combination of treatments for a while now,” the source said. “He knows there are potential side effects, but the truth is he doesn’t care anymore.”
The source further reflected on Harry joking about “not wanting to go bald” like his brother, Prince William, but “now the joke is on him.”
“He has become obsessed with preserving what is left, even if the medications affect his hormones,” they added.
“People close to him say he’s trading his manhood for vanity, but at this point, it’s about control. His appearance is one of the few things he still feels he can handle.”
Another friend of Harry’s shared that a major contributing factor to his baldness is the environment, as he has been “struggling to adapt and hates being reminded that he is getting older.”
“For Harry, losing his hair is like losing control, and he’s already lost a lot,” they continued.
“They barely touch. Harry still loves Meghan, but the spark is gone. Whether the medications make a difference or not, the bedroom door has been closed for a long time.”
