Trichotillomania

If a chronic hair-pulling disorder is not treated, periodic relapses most likely will occur throughout a person’s life. Thus, the behavior may come and go for weeks, months, or even years at a time. Additionally, the most common sites of hair pulling are the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelids.

Effective treatments for trichotillomania include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involving habit reversal training. Given the extremity of the anxiety that leads to pulling hair out, inpatient treatment is often warranted.

Sources: Mental Health America, KidsHealth.org, US National Library of Medicine