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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
hair aggressively pulled
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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hair aggressively pulled
by HEK, Dec 29, 2006 12:00AM
Hello,
Two days ago my younger cousin pulled a large chunk of my hair very violently. I didn't think much of it until I realized that 2 days later, the back of my head was still sore where he pulled. No chunks of hair came out with the pulling. I was wondering if there could be permanent damage to the scalp or the hair follicle from this episode- I assume not, since the hair remained intact; however, I have never had my hair pulled quite so violently before! Thanks.
Two days ago my younger cousin pulled a large chunk of my hair very violently. I didn't think much of it until I realized that 2 days later, the back of my head was still sore where he pulled. No chunks of hair came out with the pulling. I was wondering if there could be permanent damage to the scalp or the hair follicle from this episode- I assume not, since the hair remained intact; however, I have never had my hair pulled quite so violently before! Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 29, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 29, 2006 12:00AM
Nope. If we could remove hair completely by pulling, we wouldn't needs lasers or electrolysis. Plus, half the world pluck and tweezes and waxes continually, but the hair keeps coming back, and so will yours.
I'd steer clear of that cousin, though, at least if you're not wearing a helmet!
Dr. Rockoff
I'd steer clear of that cousin, though, at least if you're not wearing a helmet!
Dr. Rockoff
