HOUSTON \u2013 With sunny weather returning and baseball season getting underway, many people are reaching for their favorite caps, especially here in Houston. <\/p>\n
But a common question continues to pop up: Can wearing a hat actually make you go bald?<\/p>\n
A recent report by USA Today looked into that concern, examining research on whether hats contribute to hair loss.<\/p>\n
Two separate studies analyzed environmental factors tied to hair loss in both men and women, including how often people wear hats. <\/p>\n
In men, researchers found that those who wore hats daily actually experienced less hair loss at the temples compared to men who did not wear hats. <\/p>\n
In women, the study found that not wearing a hat was associated with increased hair loss. <\/p>\n
To get more clarity, KPRC 2 spoke with a cosmetic and medical dermatologist about the issue.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have something tight on your scalp that is constantly rubbing and putting friction on your scalp, that can absolutely cause hair loss in that area,\u201d the dermatologist explained.<\/p>\n
Doctors say hair loss is typically tied to other factors, including stress, weight loss, medications, autoimmune conditions, or nutritional deficiencies.<\/p>\n
The bottom line: wearing a hat alone is unlikely to cause hair loss, but consistently wearing tight-fitting hats that create friction could lead to thinning in certain areas over time.<\/p>\n
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