Can accessories like helmets worsen hair loss?

[cureyourhair]

Can accessories like helmets worsen hair loss?

[pkipling]

Nope. This is one of those myths that get passed along generation after generation that many of us just accept as truth. When I had my initial consultation with Dr. Mohebi several years ago to address my hair loss, I was beating myself up for wearing hats so often in the past and believed this contributed to my hair loss. He assured me that in no way does wearing a hat cause hair loss, so I was able to let myself off the hook. And now that my hair is restored, I still wear my hats with confidence knowing that they're not causing any damage.

All that said, if you have thinning hair, wearing a hat/helmet can give you "hat hair" which will accentuate your hair loss and make it appear thinner... but it's all an illusion.
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I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff.

[gatorNic]

When you say helmets are you talking about LLLT helmets and if there is a possibility that could be harmful in some instances instead? Or just talking about hats/beenies?