This compulsion to pull hair out from the head or body is so strong that it goes far beyond just a ‘habit.’

There aren’t many statistics on Trichotillomania (TTM).  According to the Trichotillomania Learning Center (TLC) it’s pronounced: trik- oh-till-oh-may-nee-ah or ‘trich’ for short and it’s a very “not out in the open” disease.  “Many times,” says Jeanne Sheldon, owner of Allusions Hair Restoration Studio in Cincinnati, OH, who sees many clients with this condition, “people won’t even come in for help because they don’t want anyone to know.” TTM is a compulsion to pull out hairs and can affect any head, facial, or body hair resulting in noticeable bald patches and serious hair loss in severe cases. » Read more...