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title: "Does wearing a hat cause baldness? Facts"
description: "Does wearing a hat cause baldness? Usually no. Hats do not cause genetic hair loss, but tight, dirty, or sweaty hats can irritate the scalp."
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# Does wearing a hat cause baldness? Facts

> Does wearing a hat cause baldness? Usually no. Hats do not cause genetic hair loss, but tight, dirty, or sweaty hats can irritate the scalp.

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