Can hair still grow back if the loss is caused by the tightness of a durag (type of head scarf)?

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Strictly speaking, if the duration of durag use had been short (ie just several week) hair regrowth has a high likelihood of returning. If use is many months to many years, chances go down. I generally advise anyone with concerns about potential hair loss from durag use to see a dermatologist. Overall hair loss from durag use is not common and ons needs to be sure that another cause of the hair loss is actually the main reason.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

A head scarf would have to be constantly tight without taking it off for it to produce traction alopecia.  I would want to see what you are wearing

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