I Had Trichotillomania as a Teen, Now My Hair Is Thinning More

Posted by on June 29th, 2010 at 11:50am

Hello Doc,

I am 24 years old and rapidly thinning out. I noticed that a little by two years ago as I was graduating college and it really hit me tough. I have had a tough duration accepting it and it has crippled my confidence and social life.

In addition I had a severe case of Trichotillomania when I was in my teens years (13-15 or so). I would repeatedly rip my hair out with a brush in front of my bathroom reflect. I outgrew my poor habit eventually, but there is no doubt that … [visit site to read more]

Original post by William Rassman, MD

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