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Can swim caps cause traction alopecia and what can be done to prevent it?

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I am a swimmer and swim daily for 2 hours recently I’ve been wondering if wearing a swim cap for such a long time every day cAn cause traction alopecia. I haven’t had any hair loss yet but I am concerned it could happen. If traction alopecia could happen I would also like to know what I can do to prevent it

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