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Could impact to the head cause hair loss/damage via shock? if so, would it be a bald spot or marbled throughout the scalp?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Hair: Local contusion can cause a local area of hair loss but shock is unlikely to cause marbling although alopecia may occur due to stress

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/21/2016

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A member asked:

Could impact to the head cause hair loss/damage via shock? if so, would it be a bald spot or marbled throughout the scalp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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