How Stress and Anxiety May Lead to Trichotillomania
Many people have a compulsive urge to pull out their hair. In the past, this was thought of as something like an obsessive-compulsive disorder or nervous action. But scientists and hair professionals now know there is something going on. Its name? Trichotillomania. What Exactly Is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania (trick-o-till-o-may-nee-uh), put simply, is a hair-pulling disorder. Those […]
What is Trichotillomania and Who Does It Affect?
Trichotillomania is not a word that particularly rolls off the tongue. Yet it is estimated that 1 to 2 percent of adults and adolescents suffer from this disorder. If you’re not sure what it is, here is more on trichotillomania and who it affects. What is Trichotillomania? According to Mental Health America: Trichotillomania is a […]
Five Ways to Help Your Child Battle Trichotillomania
If your child pulls, tugs, chews, or constantly twists their hair, they may suffer from trichotillomania. Trichotillomania is a mental disorder that can come on rather suddenly and often goes away on its own over time. While your child is suffering from it, there are things that you can do to help minimize the amount […]
Trichotillomania: A Hair Pulling Disorder
Oct. 1 through 7 is Trichotillomania Awareness Week, so now is a good time to learn about this hair pulling disorder that affects about two out of every 50 people. The psychological condition doesn’t get a lot of attention in the media, but it can cause intensely negative feelings in people living with it. Signs […]
Got Trichotillomania? Top Tips for Self-Care
Living with hair loss isn’t easy. A condition like trichotillomania can be especially challenging. It’s a disorder that is quite common, especially among teenagers who are going through a rough time in life. Those with it experience the uncontrollable desire to pull their hair out. As a result, their hair ends up looking mangled or […]
Understanding Trichotillomania in Women
Trichotillomania is a disorder that causes an irresistible urge to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body. Research reveals that it may affect up to 4 percent of the population; women are four times more likely to be affected than men. Symptoms usually begin in early childhood or adolescence […]
5 Ways Megan Fox Stays Beautiful Even with Trichotillomania
For many young people, dealing with Trichotillomania can be both frightening and depressing. But it doesn’t have to be. Today, we take advice from actress Megan Fox, born in 1986. Though she’s best known for her movie roles and stunning looks, the actress also has a lot to say about inner beauty. “I grew up […]
Suffering From Trichotillomania? You’re Not Alone
One fairly common loss of hair issue is Trichotillomania. It is the urge to deliberately pull out ones hair, often in large clumps. Up to 4 million people are struggling with this. Onset can begin as early as 9 years, with 12-13 being the largest pre-teen group, on up to adulthood. Pre-teens often outgrow this. […]
Overcoming Female Hair Loss
According to recent studies, 40% of women by the age of 50 years old will show some sign of hair loss. Hair loss is not only a problem for older adults. Many young women and even some girls struggle with the emotional effects of female hair loss after they are diagnosed with certain medical disorders. […]
