Trichotillomania is where a person pulls out their hair, from anywhere on the body. It could be the head, arms, eyebrows, eyelashes... there isn't a particular area it just depends on the individual. Trichotillomania is an impulse- control disorder which means that you cant control it. It is very addictive and can be very embarrassing when you are left with bald patches. After the hair has been pulled out it is very common for the person to feel guilt, but it still doesn't stop the urge to pull more out.
Its not yet known what causes this condition but there are several theories as to why people might do this. A couple of theories are that it is just pure addiction. Once you have pulled one hair out you feel the need to carry on. Another theory is that it may be related to mental health problems. It is a way to release stress. Some examples of Trichotillomania:
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