Does Wearing A Hat Cause Hair Loss?

Through the years, we have heard many different myths on why people lose their hair. We have had several clients ask us – they have worn a hat for many years and you always hear people saying wearing a hat so much can make you lose you hair but is this true? “Does wearing a hat cause hair loss?” Can wearing a hat really rub the hair follicles on your head so much that it causes your hair to fall out? Possibly, but there’s not much science to support the idea. Much research has gone into understanding male pattern baldness, also called androgenic alopecia. Barely any of that research has looked at how wearing a hat might cause hair loss in men. If you consistently wear an extremely tight hat, you could experience traction alopecia (gradual hair loss resulting from repetitive pulling or tension of hair). The good news? Chances are slim that you could even wear your hat that tight. This means that if you ever take off your hat and find some hair left behind, you shouldn’t be alarmed. It’s much more likely that this delicate hair has already shed from your head and is sticking to the hat. At Ultra Scalp Ink, we follow just the facts, instead of listening to unproven myths. Hair loss can be caused by a combination of things such as: Age – Unfortunately, the older you get, the more hair you continue to lose. Heredity – Hereditary hair loss means hair loss that runs in families. It is most often found in men but also in women. Hereditary hair loss affects your scalp the most, but it can also occur in other parts of your body. I can personally add that my own hair loss is heredity related as my Father suffered with thinning hair and male pattern baldness before he passed away. Most every man on Mum’s side of the family also suffer with thinning hair and male pattern baldness. Hormonal Changes – When the levels of estrogen and progesterone drop, hair grows more slowly and becomes much thinner. A decrease in these hormones also triggers an increase in the production of androgens, or a group of male hormones. Androgens shrink hair follicles, resulting in hair loss on the head. Many women deal lose hair during pregnancy and menopause. We are also asked – Can hormonal hair loss grow back? Can it be reversed. The answer is yes! Fortunately, unlike genetic hair loss, most hair loss caused by hormonal imbalances is reversible. Medications – Acne medications containing vitamin A, Antibiotics and Anti Fungal Drugs, Antidepressants, Birth Control Tablets, Anti-Clotting Drugs, Cholesterol Lowering Drugs, Drugs that suppress the immune system, Drugs that treat breast cancer and other cancers – such as chemotherapy, Epilepsy Drugs (anticonvulsants), High Blood Pressure Medications, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Mood Stabilisers, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Parkinson’s Disease Drugs, Steroids, Thyroid Medications and Weight Loss Drugs Medical Conditions – pregnancy, thyroid disorders, and anemia. Others include autoimmune diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome , and skin conditions such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis