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Does scratxhing your head a normal amount cause permanent hair loss or damage the follicle forever?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Usual amount of head scratching does not affect hair growth or follicles.

Answered 12/7/2016

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A member asked:

Does scratxhing your head a normal amount cause permanent hair loss or damage the follicle forever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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