💡 Quick answer
Photograph the part. Do not double minoxidil because the cap was tighter this week.
Questions answered here
Traction alopecia is repeated pull. A loose cap is not a Norwood sentence. Pattern maps still need an exam. Related: sleeping-in-bun and hats files. This is not medical advice.
Do not start finasteride from a pool selfie. Eye stinging from chlorine is not a foam indication.
Painful bumps along the hairline after caps is dermatology. This is not medical advice.
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FAQ
Is every cap traction?
Only if it pulls. A loose silicone cap is a different mechanical load.
Raise foam after laps?
No. Dry intact scalp, carton. Chlorine is not a third coat.
Does chlorine cause AGA?
It dries shafts. Pattern is androgenetic until an exam.
Same as hats page?
Hats versus elastic cap. Two URLs.
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Not medical advice. General education only; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed professional. Consult a board-certified dermatologist before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
⚠️ When to see a doctor — don’t self-treat
- Sudden patchy or circular bald spots
- Redness, scaling, pus, pain or itch (possible scarring alopecia — treat urgently)
- Broken hairs or rapid loss
- Loss with body-wide signs (weight loss, fatigue, cycle changes, acne, extra hair)
- Loss right after a new medication
- Any hair loss in a child