Tag: Trichotillomania

Helping Your Child Cope with Hair Loss

When we think of hair loss, we typically assume that this is an adult problem, but hair loss can occur in children too. There are a variety of factors and conditions that can cause hair loss in children, including alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, chemotherapy and trichotillomania.  Regardless of what is causing your child’s hair to… Read more »

Trichotillomania and Hair Replacement Solutions

Trichotillomania is a condition marked by a compulsion to pull out the hair on ones scalp, as well as eyebrows and eyelashes. This neurological disorder affects two to four percent of the population and is embarrassing and upsetting to those who suffer from it. While there is no cure for the disorder, treatment options are… Read more »