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Post Date: Mar 16, 2007 at 8:34 am PT
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March 16 2007, 8:34 am PT | Posted in: Hair Loss Causes

Hi, I heard from someone that tattoos can cause hair loss. Is this true, or a myth?

Tattoos can potentially cause hair loss, because the needle and the ink may damage the hair follicle. In general though, it does not.

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