No research has directly linked wearing a hat with an increased risk of hair loss. However, some research has linked religious or occupational headwear to traction alopecia.
Traction alopecia is a health condition in which repeated stress to the hair follicles causes hair loss.
Hair loss is a common experience, and people lose hair every day. Many factors can cause hair to fall out rapidly or gradually, become thinner, or grow back. Age, genetics, health problems, medical treatments, and environmental factors can contribute to a person’s risk of hair loss.
This article explores whether hats may cause hair loss in more detail, other potential causes, and how to prevent it.
