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Understanding Trich

What trichotillomania is and why it happens — for anyone who just found out.

Understanding Trich

What Is Trichotillomania? The Complete Guide to Hair-Pulling Disorder

A clear, complete guide to trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder): what it is and isn't, who gets it, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, every main treatment and the proof behind it, regrowth, children and teens, and how to support someone who has it.

July 12, 2026 · 37 min read

Is your child pulling their hair?

The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania walks you through what to say and what to do, step by step.

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