Do you pull your hair out or know someone who does? Watch out! Trichotillomania is a condition that must be treated. Know its causes and whether there is a cure for it.
Is hair growth possible after trichotillomania?
Regrowing hair is generally possible after trichotillomania, provided that the hair follicles are not permanently damaged. The regrowth process varies among individuals and may depend on factors such as the duration and intensity of the hair-pulling behavior.
What is trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania is a disorder of controlling the recurrent urge to pull hair, resulting in noticeable loss. This behavior can affect any area of the body with hair, although it most often focuses on the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes.
People with trichotillomania may experience a feeling of tension or anxiety before pulling their hair, followed by a feeling of relief or pleasure after doing so. This behavior can lead to bald spots, which can be hidden by specific hairstyles, makeup or accessories.
Causes of trichotillomania
The exact causes of trichotillomania are not fully understood, but it is believed to be the result of a combination of genetic, neurobiological and environmental factors. Some research suggests that there may be a hereditary component, as it is often seen in families.
Another cause of trichotillomania has been associated with emotional factors, such as stress, anxiety or boredom, which can trigger or increase the behavior of pulling out the hair.
Trichotillomania can affect people of all ages, but it usually begins in childhood or adolescence and is more common in women than men.
Is there a cure for trichotillomania?
Promote hair growth after trichotillomania generally combines therapeutic and, in some cases, pharmacological approaches. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and habit reversal training are effective interventions, helping individuals identify and change their behavior patterns related to this impulse.
Although it can be a challenge. The person with trichotillomania with the right treatment can learn to manage their impulses and reduce the frequency of hair pulling.
Visit a specialized hair clinic
If you or someone you know shows signs of trichotillomania, the first step is to take care of the mental health. Then, go to a hair clinic to recover hair loss and promote hair growth cycle again with a hair transplant with your own hair. I am Doctor Hector Treviño, Director of Capilea and together we can achieve it. Contact us to know more.
