Question 1

does wearing a hat cause any type of permanent hair loss or a receding hair line?

Accepted Answer

No: That's silly. I thought we'd already answered that. If it did, male pattern baldness would be in the distribution where the hat rubs the head. If somebody is telling you this stuff, just ignore them.

Question 2

is it possible that my hat has gotten rather thin due to prolonged emotional stress? and what can i do to alleviate the loss and encourage hair growth? im 40 yrs old.

Accepted Answer

Many things possible: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments:  minoxidil, etc,...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 3

if a mans hairline is thinning up front can wearing a hat make it worse or cause hair loss? thanks

Accepted Answer

Hat: I doubt a hat would have much effect on your hair. That said, you should have your primary doctor refer you to someone who will care for your hair.

Question 4

hairloss cause by the microtauma at the scalp due to pressure in the medium cause by heavy hat how to i remove the pressure and stop the hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Must you wear it?: If this is a safety helmet, and the hair loss corresponds closely to where the hat rubs your head, and you can't go without it, then keep wearing it. People admire those who do "hard hat" jobs and the hair loss is a plus. Otherwise, get a second opinion. There may actually be some other cause, such as telogen effluvium or alopecia areata, worth identifying now.

Question 5

fat pads around neck, swollen face, depression, anxiety, mood swings,weight gain cant lose weight, hair loss on head,is it cushing's disease?

Accepted Answer

Steroid excess: Your symptoms do suggest an excess of corticosteroids. Best to be evaluated by an endocrinologist or internist to sort out the source of the problem.

Question 6

whenever i wear something on my head (beanie or hat) my neck hurts. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Pressure on nerves: Likely pressure on the occipital nerves at the back of your neck.

Question 7

my husband head is swollen and hat wouldn't fit today.  he doesn't know why.

Accepted Answer

Head swelling: The only part of his head that could swell is the scalp as the skull, being of bone, shouldn't swell and the brain's swelling  can only be inside the skull. Scalp swelling can occur from inflammation, hair growth or fluid retention. These would be most unusual events,however. For further evaluation have him examined by a physician.

Question 8

do i have a small head or small brain if small hat size?

Accepted Answer

Good things small Pk: There are  always people at both end of the size spectrum from small to large head size such that 3% or so fall into either group. The size of the brain does not always equate to brain power & actually some big headed folks have brain abnormalities that made them that way. Your basic answer is your genes put all the proper parts in an appropriate sized brain & skull for your needs & both are small.

Question 9

can you get a concussion from someone slapping the brim of your hat down and causing your head to jerk a little? (recovering from my 3rd concussion)

Accepted Answer

Head trauma: This is not a common cause of a true concussion, but if this episode has been followed by headaches or dizziness, some type of head trauma probably occurred. I would think more of a neck strain when your head jerked. Consult your physician if symptoms persist  or worsen.

Question 10

after work out localized pain in the back of my head that only hurts when i leave my hat in certain positions. as if blood is stopped and builds up ?

Accepted Answer

Localized pain: You may be feeling pulsations in your blood vessels due to increased increased activity secondsry to your exercise

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Does wearing a hat cause any type of permanent hair loss or a receding hair line?

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Is it possible that my hat has gotten rather thin due to prolonged emotional stress? and what can i do to alleviate the loss and encourage hair growth? im 40 yrs old.

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If a mans hairline is thinning up front can wearing a hat make it worse or cause hair loss? thanks

A member asked:

Hairloss cause by the microtauma at the scalp due to pressure in the medium cause by heavy hat how to i remove the pressure and stop the hair loss?

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Fat pads around neck, swollen face, depression, anxiety, mood swings,weight gain cant lose weight, hair loss on head,is it cushing's disease?

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Whenever i wear something on my head (beanie or hat) my neck hurts. what could it be?

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My husband head is swollen and hat wouldn't fit today. he doesn't know why.

A member asked:

Do i have a small head or small brain if small hat size?

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Can you get a concussion from someone slapping the brim of your hat down and causing your head to jerk a little? (recovering from my 3rd concussion)

A member asked:

After work out localized pain in the back of my head that only hurts when i leave my hat in certain positions. as if blood is stopped and builds up ?

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