Does wearing a hat make you bald? Here are the root causes
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Patchy, bare scalps may be more about what's in your body than on top of your head.
If you're someone who regularly wears a head covering, there can be that nagging question: Is this causing my hair to fall out?
That is a constant worry for many, whether they wear a head scarf or a beloved baseball cap. And while treatments for hair loss abound, knowing the best solution for your body can be a tough decision among supplements, surgeries and wellness trends. Most importantly, you are not alone: Hair loss is extremely common − androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of hair loss, impacts more than 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States.
Here's what to know about what causes hair loss and what you can do about it.
Are you losing your hair? A dermatologist breaks down some FAQs.
A head covering alone doesn't cause baldness, according to Dr. Mansha Sethi, board-certified dermatologist at Pennsylvania's St. Luke’s University Health Network. Most of the time, the source of hair loss comes from within our bodies, and hair loss is a signal of that condition.
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