Some people with trichotillomania decide to shave their heads to prevent the urge to pull their hair. Although references to hair-pulling can be found as far back as ancient Egypt, the hair-pulling ...

Trichotillomania is a mental health condition characterized by pulling hair from the body. It can be caused by stress or negative emotions and can lead to other health issues. Here, a dermatologist ...

An eyelash takes six weeks to grow back. I learned this when I was 9 years old, and to me, it was the world's most important lesson. For months, I had been pulling out my eyelashes and playing with ...

This might sound bizarre to some people, but relatable to others. The habit of pulling eyelashes or eyebrows can give a deep insight into someone's psyche. More often than not, the urge to pull hair ...

Two years ago, while working towards an associates degree in human services, Lori Mier dove into a research project on Trichotillomania. Trichotillomania is a disorder where people pull out the hair ...

Trichotillomania is a complex psychiatric condition characterised by the recurrent urge to pull out one’s hair, typically resulting in noticeable hair loss and significant personal distress. As a ...

It isn't readily noticeable, but under Brogan Murphy's chestnut bangs, her eyebrows are gone. Just beneath where they would be are lash-less lids. By contrast, the Wheaton resident's shoulder-length ...

Olivia Munn got candid about what kickstarted her trichotillomania. Munn, 44, opened up about experiencing the disorder, which causes people to pull out body hair, during a Monday, June 30, episode of ...