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 develops one-inch lump on his scalp after 20 years of headspins
Breakdancers are known for their gravity-defying moves, but some may pay a hidden price. After nearly two decades of spinning ...
Man Develops ‘Headspin Hole’ — a Tumor on His Scalp — After Years of Breakdancing
A recent case report describes an injury caused by breakdancing. A man in his early 30s was treated for a benign tumor on his ...
‘Headspin hole’ develops on man’s skull after years of break dancing, Denmark doctors say
Turns out, the dancer was experiencing a phenomenon called “headspin hole” or “breakdance bulge,” according to the report, which manifests itself through hair loss, inflammation and numbness, as well ...
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Breakdancers at risk for “headspin hole,” doctors warn
23.6 percent developing head bumps, and 36.8 percent experiencing scalp inflammation. A 2023 study of 142 breakdancers reported those who practiced headspins more than three times a week were much ...
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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 ...