Will Wearing hats after FUE effect hair growth?

February 26, 2015
Asked By:Iz877 in London, GB

Hi I'm 6 weeks post fue for the past 8-10 days I have been wearing a beanie hat (wooly hat) it's not tight like a cap on & off through out the day. No more then 4 hours a day. Sometimes i wear it in the gym. My doctor said after four weeks it's fine but I have heard elsewhere you shouldn't wear hats as it don't allow the hair to take in oxygen. Where do I stand should I stop wearing a hat with immidiate effect. Thanks

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June 28, 2016

Answer: Wearing hats after FUE

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July 9, 2015

Answer: No

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Answer: No

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February 27, 2015

Answer: 2 weeks post surgery return to normal activities

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February 27, 2015

Answer: 2 weeks post surgery return to normal activities

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Answer: Oxygen

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