After years of spinning on his head, a breakdancer grew a scalp tumor
Copenhagen neurosurgeons said in a case study that a tumor created a cone-shaped bump atop a breakdancer’s head.
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Breakdancer’s scalp mass removed after years of headspin injuries
Breakdancers can develop a fibrous mass on the scalp, known as the headspin hole, due to repetitive headspins. A recent BMJ ...
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Man developed a 'headspin hole' after years of breakdancing, case report says
Related: 'Breaking,' aka breakdancing, is in the Olympics for the 1st time — here's the brain science behind it The man said he noticed a bump, accompanied by hair loss, forming on his scalp.
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Breakdancers risk 'headspin hole' or lump on scalp, study warns
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) --Breakdancers who perform repetitive headspins risk a unique ailment -- a protruding lump on the scalp, hair loss and ... in the study. The bumps that result from spinning ...
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‘Headspin hole’: Man develops scalp tumor after decades of breakdancing
an overuse injury that can affect the scalp. The condition typically begins with hair loss but can develop into a significant bump on the top of the head. In the case report, published Thursday in ...
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Intense breakdancing practice led to a dancer developing a bald, cone-shaped bulge on the top of his head — check images here
The limited research that does exist hints that frequent headspins may lead to scalp issues, including hair loss and bumps. In some cases, the physical trauma and scarring can cause traction ...