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Trichotillomania
A condition in which one has the compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is trichotillomania?
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What is the treatment for trichotillomania?
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Is it possible that I have trichotillomania?
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What is a good treatment for trichotillomania?
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What is the best way to fight trichotillomania?
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How can someone tell me about trichotillomania?
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Can I tell me how I can manage trichotillomania?
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What are some tips for dealing with trichotillomania?
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A member asked:
i have trichotillomania, are there any new treatmemts?
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A 32-year old asked:
How can someone help a person with my trichotillomania?
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A 44-year old asked:
What can I do to help my girlfriend with trichotillomania?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Trichotillomania?
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A 37-year old asked:
What to do if I have trichotillomania. are there any ways to cure this without therapy?
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A 41-year old asked:
I have trichotillomania but I'm not sure why/or what triggered it, should I see a doctor?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it possible to overcome with trichotillomania?
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A 46-year old asked:
Would I have trichotillomania even if u pull out a few strands of hair?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can teen have trichotillomania and is it possible for his hair to grow back to its original fullness?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Where can i find a doctor for trichotillomania? I have a condition called trichotillomania and I have been suffering from this condition since i was 12. I need a doctor that specializes in this disorder and accepts Medical-insurance. I am also looking to
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A 42-year old asked:
Trichotillomania! Is that twirling your hair?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I can't take Trichotillomania medication Orap (pimozide) in combination with my other meds. Any ideas for a substitution? It was the only 1 that worked for me.
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A female asked:
Looking for a professional that has studied hair pulling disorder (trichotillomania) in Adult patients. Have multiple questions. Not officially diagnosed but I fit all the criteria for this disorder. I pull out my hair strand by strand which has created b
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A 41-year old asked:
Cant keep my hands still. Is this trichotillomania related?
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A 38-year old asked:
What could be a good shampoo for a mild trichotillomania patient?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can you tell me how to cure my trichotillomania and panic attacks?
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A 32-year old asked:
I enjoy plucking my eyebrows and pulling out unwanted hair, but can this lead to trichotillomania?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am suffering from trichotillomania and i have been treated with lustral, faverin and dogmatil for two years with no results till now. what can i do?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How long does it take a scalp hair to regrow if it is pulled out in the anagen phase? This is related to trichotillomania.
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