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Why is my daughter pulling her hair out?

Why is my daughter pulling her hair out?

Trichotillomania: What Is It Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the urge to pull out hair from the scalp or other parts of the body, including the eyelashes, brows, genitals, back, arms and legs. Children are more likely to pull hair out from the scalp.

Why do I keep pulling my eyebrows out?

Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh), also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop.

Can hair pulling cause itching?

Itch and inflammation as a consequence of damaged hair from plucking can lead to pseudofolliculitis. [3] This is often seen in women who shave or wax the hair of the legs, axillae and pubic region. We describe for the first time pseudofolliculitis occurring in trichotillomania.

How do I stop my child from pulling her hair out?

Your young child can benefit immensely from fiddle and fidget toys to distract them from indulging in pulling out their hair as it keeps their hands busy. A hair net or cap to sleep in can help those who normally pull when tired or sleepy, as long as you provide another soothing object such as a wooly toy or object.

How do I stop my baby from pulling her hair out?

To stop your baby from pulling your hair try:

  1. Tying your hair back when your nursing or carrying your baby, so they can’t reach anything to pull on.
  2. Calmly and firmly saying no as you release their grip and move your hair out of the way.
  3. Distracting them with something else, like playing with a toy or singing a song.

Does trichotillomania make your head itch?

For people with trichotillomania, resisting the urge to pull out their hair feels as hard as resisting the urge to scratch a very itchy itch. Some people say that the urge to pull starts with a feeling in their scalp or skin, like an itch or a tingle.