Trichotillomania is a type of “impulse-control disorder” which leads to people pulling out the hair on their head, eyebrows, eyelashes, arms, or other places on their body. It can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, increased anxiety, and other negative emotions.
In addition to seeking professional help, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, here are some tips from people with trichotillomania about how they deal with hair pulling, including HabitAware’s behavior tracking, “no pull” bracelet, Keen.
