Why does my scalp physically ache when I wear a heavy winter beanie for an hour?
1. Introduction Your scalp physically aches when you wear a heavy winter beanie for an hour due to the continuous mechanical traction placed on the hair follicles and the compression of the perifollicular nerve endings. A heavy beanie forces the hair shafts into unnatural directions, pinning them tightly against the scalp. This sustained physical pressure … Read more