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If you do not dry your hair after showering with a blow dryer, does it cause your scalp to get headaches in the future? my mother told me its true.

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

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No: Fun story though! Have a great day!

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Answered 12/20/2015

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A member asked:

If you do not dry your hair after showering with a blow dryer, does it cause your scalp to get headaches in the future? my mother told me its true.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cody Mead answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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