man: medium-dark skin tone, bald
A man with dark skin, experiencing hair loss (either baldness or hair falling out).
There are different emoji meanings for man: medium-dark skin tone, bald in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to specifically represent men with hair loss, either in a neutral or empathetic context. Can also be used to represent grandfathers or older, wise men.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, often associated with a mature or older male figure, or directly indicating hair loss. Less emphasis on 'wisdom' compared to some Western uses.