Some Myths Die Hard
There is an illusion that wearing hats causes baldness, and it is possible that this myth is accentuated by the fact that so many men wear hats on a regular or even habitual basis. Quite often these same men (and sometimes women) are wearing those hats to cover an embarrassing hair loss. But it is only a myth that wearing hats can cause hair loss.
Trapping Oils in the Scalp
The only time that wearing a hat can even remotely cause a problem is if you wear one every day on a regular basis. Doing this can cause a build up of oil on the scalp, which can fill the hair follicles and "gum" them up, sometimes causing the hair follicles to die, which leads to eventual hair loss. Simply washing the hair more often to remove the excess oil can reverse or prevent this type of hair loss. Try to wash the hat occasionally, too.
Genetics, Disease and Stress
Hair loss can be caused by genetics from both the mother's and father's side of the family and not by any type of actual hair covering like hats, do-rags or wigs. It can be caused by certain diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and alopecia, a condition that causes hair to fall out in clumps. It can also be caused by stress, so learning relax and handle problems in better ways is a good way to alleviate this type of hair loss.
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