PULLING OF HAIR OR BODY HAIR

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Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by hair pulling resulting in significant hair loss. Trichotillomania occurs more frequently in women.

For some patients, this activity is fairly automatic (i.e. without the complete awareness of the person); others are more aware of the fact. Hair pulling is not triggered by obsessions or concerns about appearance (as in body dysmorphic disorder), but may be preceded by a feeling of tension or anxiety that is relieved by hair pulling, which is often followed by a feeling of satisfaction.

Consult Carole Raby (Trichologist)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do we pull our hair ?
Trichotillomania is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Trichotillomaniacs pull out or pluck their hair for reasons that are not cosmetic. In other words, they do not pull out their hair to improve their appearance.
Does hair grow back after being pulled out ?
If enough hair has been torn out, significant regrowth occurs in response to this cellular injury. Otherwise, nothing happens. This is a process of intercellular communication called “quorum sensing”.
How to get rid of trichotillomania ?
To obtain more information on this hair problem, please make an appointment for a free consultation with our trichology specialists. They will be happy to guide you through a treatment adapted to your needs.

TESTIMONIAL

Trichotillomania sometimes makes me depressed and I am writing this message for all the people who struggle with it too. Know that you are in good hands with Carole Raby.

Matilde

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