8 months ago I had a dhi hair transplant. After a month of my HT I was wearing a cap and my brother teased me and hit my hat of my head. I felt that some hairs pulled out. After 8 months I feel like I have some empty spots on my head. Could be because of that accident? Can damage happen after 1 month?
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