Some children may use hair pulling as a coping mechanism during stressful times. When this action becomes compulsive, it may be trichotillomania. While many children play with their hair, consistent ...

TEQUESTA, Fla. — It's something you may have never heard of but affects roughly five to 10 million Americans. From people who hide it to celebrities who are open about it like comedian Amy Schumer, ...

Teenagers (and occasionally younger children) can develop a habit of pulling their hair from their scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes. This habit is known medically as trichotillomania and sometimes called ...