Trichotillomania is a chronic psychiatric disorder that causes people to repeatedly pull out their own hair. Not only does it result in alopecia with no other underlying causes but it can have ...

It can be concerning to see as a parent, but toddlers usually find this habit soothing, just like thumb sucking.

Teenagers (and occasionally younger children) can develop a habit of pulling their hair from their scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes. This habit is known medically as trichotillomania and sometimes called ...

Trichotillomania, or pathological hair pulling, refers to an overwhelming urge to pull out hair. Treatments may include behavioral therapy and medication. Many people who have trichotillomania may not ...