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When i wear my hair in a pony-tail & take it down my head hurts & feels like a bruise. been this way since i was a kid, why? sometimes 15mins & hurts.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pony tail: You might be putting too much tension on your ponytail which can cause you pain
Answered 9/12/2014
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Too much tension: If you are pulling your hair too tight near the scalp this can cause scalp pain.
Answered 10/13/2014
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