Understanding Trichotillomania: The Hair Pulling Disorder

Trichotillomania is a compulsive hair-pulling disorder in which a person pulls out their hair from anywhere on their body, including their head, face, eyebrows, or eyelashes. This behavior is generally in response to either a habitual need to pull, a compulsive feeling, or anxiety. It is also known as trich or TTM. The urge to pull out hair is so strong that the person cannot resist. It typically begins between the ages of 10 and 13. Read more