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Article: Does Wearing A Scrub Hat Cause Hair Loss?

Does Wearing A Scrub Hat Cause Hair Loss?
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Does Wearing A Scrub Hat Cause Hair Loss?

The claim that wearing a scrub hat causes hair loss comes from the idea that the cotton material clogs pores in the scalp and traps bacteria, which leads to inflammation in the scalp. While this may be true, there is no evidence to back up this claim.

This is why it's recommended not only from a clinical view to wash your scrub caps regularly at high temperatures of 60C+.

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We really are focused on providing not only the best service but collecting the most information on scrub caps and the benefits for your organisation and its patients. You can find our main article on everything you need to know about scrub caps here.

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What Is A Bouffant Scrub Hat?
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What Is A Bouffant Scrub Hat?

Medicus Scrub Caps take on the Bouffant Scrub Hat is our elastic backed cap that saves fabric and still provides support for keeping hair in. The elastic goes from ear to ear to prevent slipping or...

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Can I Try Before I Buy A Scrub Cap?

Can I Try Before I Buy A Scrub Cap?

The best way to get the perfect fit for your Scrub Cap is to try them on first. Medicus Scrub Caps offers the most amount of sizes with 4 standard and then custom options available.

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