Many professionals committed to helping hair pullers stop trichotillomania try to end it with medications, hypnotherapy, squeeze toys, or counseling. These can sometimes slow down the problem, but rarely end it for good. In fact, some methods may channel the "hair pulling need" into another ... Click to read the article details

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Trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling, is a form of self-injury. Like other self-harming behaviors, compulsive hair pulling can stem from unresolved emotional distress or trauma and can quickly turn into a virulent habit or addiction even in very young children.

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Trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling, is a way some people cope with uncomfortable feelings but it can quickly turn into a virulent habit or addiction.

Hair pullers pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the body, often causing ... Click to read the article details

Trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling, is a form of self-harm. There may be different reasons why someone becomes a hair puller, one of which may stem from unresolved emotional distress or trauma. Hair pulling can quickly turn into a virulent habit or addiction.

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Trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling, is a disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the body. For up to fifteen million Americans, it's a way to cope with life difficulties and uncomfortable feelings and beliefs. ... Click to read the article details