Q&A About Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania can also be known as Tricho, TTM, and hair pulling
Individuals with Trichotillomania have an irresistible urge to pull out their hair, which can lead to noticeable hair loss, and feelings of shame, embarrassment, social isolation, anxiety and further stress.
Trichotillomania is very common in teenagers and young adults.
There are two types of hair pulling. One is called automatic hair pulling and the other is called focused hair pulling.
Hair can be pulled from the scalp, eyebrows, lashes and body.
Approximately 1 to 3% of the population experience trichotillomania at some time in their life.
Any individual may develop trichotillomania. Generally trichotillomania develops at around 11 to 13 years of age and can continue into early adulthood and beyond. Females are 4 times more likely to develop Trichotillomania than males.
1. Automatic pulling and 2. Focused pulling
It is a self harming condition? Myth. Hair pulling is not intentional
It is an OCD disorder? Myth.
It is a rare disorder. Myth. In Australia there are more than 100,000 people who experience TTM
Trichotillomania is caused by childhood trauma? Myth. There are no proven facts on this statement
Only females experience trich? Myth. Males experience Trichotillomania too.
Hair pulling is relatively harmless? Myth .Trichotillomania can destroy hair, self esteem, confidence and create more anxiety which can lead to depression, which leads to more pulling to soothe one’s feelings. This vicious cycle can get out of control.
People with Trichotillomania share the experience of using hair pulling as a way to cope with and manage stress, anxiety, boredom or other emotional triggers.
Stress, boredom, loneliness, diet, coffee, highly spiced foods, anxiety, tension, stressful environments, exams, stressful life events, modern day living.
You may be surprised to know that Justin Timberlake, Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer and Megan Fox to name a few have experienced Trichotillomania . Trichotillomania does not discriminate by race, colour, education, age or gender. You are not alone. You are not a lessor than person because of your trichotillomania.
The first week of October each year is dedicated to the awareness of Trichotillomania and similar conditions. Symbolised by a green ribbon.
The exact cause is not fully understood. Generally it’s a combination of a personal predisposition, brain chemistry, hormones, environmental factors such as stress or trauma and personal habit coping mechanisms.
Yes, if left untreated over a prolonged period of time TTM will cause permanent Hairloss due to the repeated damage to your hair follicles. That’s why we suggest early intervention. Salon T has designed Tricho-protect, Tricho-Patch, Tricho-Extend that will cover your pulling sites and STOP you from further hair pulling and stop you from having permanent hair-loss.
Absolutely! Early intervention is the key. You must take charge of this problem quickly. Dont let it take charge of you and your life. Salon T are here to help you nip it in the bud!
The first step is to decide I want to stop. Then seek out Help. There are many strategies available. Habit reversal training, CBT therapy, Wearable technologies.
Salon T have many helpful services to help you stop and interrupt your hair pulling.
Please fully read our website. It is loaded with knowledge and solutions.
Our most successful service to stop pulling your hair is our Tricho-protect method. This service gives you back your hair that you pulled and stops you from future pulling.
Zakdon has also written a “30 day road to freedom from trichotillomania book” that has proven to be very successful to control your trichotillomania.
Recovery involves change. As the saying goes. “If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done, You’ll Always Get What You’ve Always Got” Make the change today. Take powerful action. Don’t live in the pain and suffering. Live into the solution. You can free yourself from Trichotillomania! It will take effort. Remember our greatest life challenges are often our greatest teachers. See your TTM as a journey of Self discovery and transformation.
Hair grows at approximately 1cm per month. Once you stop pulling or
wear our Tricho-Protect method – (which puts a protective barrier so you cannot pull out hair) Within 1 year of wearing Tricho-protect your biological hair will have fully recovered.
This is known as folliculitis. It is crucial you see your doctor or a dermatologist ASAP to prevent further complications.
If you have broken skin, lesions, red inflammation, or your scalp feels sensitive in any way, we suggest to only have off scalp colour treatments. Foils instead of tints, off scalp Semi, Demi or tint instead of on scalp. Salon T are skilled at these unique trichotillomania hair salon processes
Generally most salons and their staff have no understanding of trich. Find a salon that specifically understands Trichotillomania. Google search for salons that state they help clients with Trich. Salon T’s vision is to educate the hairdressing industry.
Yes Apps such as TrichStop
Forcing, shaming, bribing, reprimanding, someone to stop their Trichotillomania will make them more stressed and pull more.
Please be understanding, supportive, a good listener, non judgemental, hold back from advising, and encourage and support them to seek help.
As a parent we often want to blame ourselves for their condition. This is not your fault. Take time to learn about this condition. Try not to let trichotillomania take over the family life. Keep loving, caring, supporting and encouraging your child. Dont helicopter them and their condition. Gently guide them to find the help needed. Make them part of the decision making processes.
And remember they don’t want to have this condition as much as you don’t want them to.
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