Concern of Hair Pulling on Shabbat Due to Shedding
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Question
If a person experiences hair shedding and every time they arrange their hair, hairs fall out, is it permissible for them to arrange their hair on Shabbat?
Answer
It is permissible because generally, it is not a 'psik reisha', meaning it is not certain that hair will be pulled out with each specific action. Even in the case of 'psik reisha', it is not beneficial for him, and it is permissible under two rabbinic prohibitions.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 303, Siman 340, Seif 3
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