Trichotillomania??

 

Keep wondering what is TRICHOTILLOMANIA?

Trichotillomania is a condition in which one has the urge to pull out their own hair! 

Let's get to know more about TRICHOTILLOMANIA..

1) People who suffer from this trichotillomania will repeatedly pull their hair out at the root from places like:

SCALP

EYEBROWS

EYELASHES

and even PUBIC AREA...

2) Some people will pull out large handfuls of hair which leaves bald patches and some people pull their hair one strand at a time.

3) About half of the sufferer will put their hair on their mouth to chew or eat after pulling it. 

4) Bear in mind that most of the sufferers do not really notice what they are doing but there are some of them that aware of their pulling.

What are the factors that lead to Trichotillomania?

1) Family history- Many experts believe that sufferers of Trichotillomania inherit it from their parents.

2) Age- Trichotillomania usually happens to adolescence from 11 to 13 years old. But remember that children at the age younger than 5 can also prone to hair-pulling.

3) Gender- Women are more likely to suffer from Trichotillomania.

4) Emotions- Anxiety, depression, loneliness and frustration are commonly said to be the factors of Trichotillomania. 

What will happen to the sufferers?

1) Many sufferers reported that they feel ashamed, humiliated, low self-esteem and depressed of their condition.

2) Their constant  hair-pulling eventually leads skin damage including abrasions and infections to the specific place that they are pulling their hair from.

3) Believe it or not, the hair that they eat will become a large, matted hairballs in their digestive tract. The hairballs eventually can cause vomiting, weight loss and even DEATH!

Here is one video that I found very interesting that I would like to share with all of you. Please watch this:

Reminder:So, if any of you or even your family and friends have the symptoms of Trichotillomania, the only best way to overcome it is by seeking a therapist's help. Do NOT wait until the problem gets into more serious as it will affect your life physically and emotionally.Have a nice day~