Question 1

i have trichotillomania for 2years now. i have stopped pulling out my hair since 5days ( trying to not pluck from now on ) will my hair grow back? i am still a teen?

Accepted Answer

: After  you have stopped pulling out  your hair for about five to eight weeks , it could start growing back . The damaged hair follicle  will recover slowly over the next 2 years if there is no further hair pulling . Your doctor might  suggest the best strategies to avoid  hair pulling  ,including   therapy , and joining a support group . The prospects for recovery are good .

Question 2

i started having trichotillomania in the summer of 2020
i pulled out more than half my hair
in march 2021, i realized i had to stop when i pulled them out, the bulbs were black and fat
i wonder, will my hair grow back? nine months is a short time..?

Accepted Answer

: Hair follicle has three phases: 
Anagen- continues hair growth for 3-7 years one and half cm every month .
Catagen phase - hair loose blood supply, follicle shrinks, bulb does not produce pigment, hair will fall
Telegenic phase-resting periods before new hair follicle forms to continue hair growth. 
Yes they’ll come back if you stop pulling them. I hope it helps.

Question 3

is lamortigine/lamictal induced hairloss temporary and will the lost hair grow back?ps:i have been on it for an year now.and only started to have hair fall since the last 6 months?

Accepted Answer

: Not fully clear that hair loss is due to your lamotrigine in view of a 6 month delay.  See a dermatologist and get fully evaluated

Question 4

my psychiatrist confirmed lamortigine is reason for my hair fall that i have been expericing for the last 6 months after being on it for an year.i wanna know if the hair fall caused by the medication is reversible and will the lost hair grow back?

Accepted Answer

: Medication-induced hair loss should be reversible.

Question 5

i have trichotillomania, i pull and rub my right eyebrow area. the area has hair missing and i was wondering will it grow back eventually if i stop?

Accepted Answer

Hair pulling: is a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  You need to be treated for this by someone who specializes in OCD.  Anti-depressant medications can be helpful through your doc or a psychiatrist even though you may not be depressed.  Hair is likely to grow back but you need to treat the root of the situation.  Peace and good health.  Symptoms are simply the branch.

Question 6

been suffering from trichotillomania for several years now. i have bald spots on my scalp that i've been trying to grow but i see no pores in this area where the hair follicles are supposed to be. will new hair ever grow back there?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : Maybe the hair will grow back. Recommend you put yourself under the care of a dermatologist and psychologist to help with this

Question 7

i had trichotillomania for 6 years , thank god  now i don't pull my hair anymore. but i don't know how can i grow my hair back ? oils ? vitamins ?

Accepted Answer

Trichotilomania: Your hair should grow back on its own.  How long ago did you stop pulling it out?  Best wishes to you.

Question 8

i'm helping my hair recover from trichotillomania. i have bald spots and the new hairs that grow in the affected areas have a different texture. they are coarse, dark, thicker than normal. will i ever have my normal hair texture back in these areas?

Accepted Answer

Takes time: If you're certain that the bald patches are from hair pulling and nothing else, and it has been thoroughly evaluated by a dermatologist, then continuing to refrain from this habit will help lead you to a more healthy scalp and hopefully resolution of the bald spots. Sometimes there are other diseases that are @bald spots such as alopecia areata and even other systemic conditions. F/u with your doc

Question 9

i am having bad pain in the lower back left side of my scalp. it is where i normally pull my hair out, i was diagnosed with trichotillomania. lot pain?

Accepted Answer

Trichotilamania: The pain is most likely from irritation of the skin on the scalp. Do you know why you pull your hair? Sometimes there is a delusional component or perhaps it is a nervous habit like nail biting. If not already you need behavioral behavior and possibly medication. If no bleeding or open sores you could try any topical pain cream, patch, etc but most important you need to stop hair pulling

Question 10

can you hair grow back after your thyroids are leveled?

Accepted Answer

Often yes: But takes time- year.

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I have trichotillomania for 2years now. i have stopped pulling out my hair since 5days ( trying to not pluck from now on ) will my hair grow back? i am still a teen?

A member asked:

I started having trichotillomania in the summer of 2020 i pulled out more than half my hair in march 2021, i realized i had to stop when i pulled them out, the bulbs were black and fat i wonder, will my hair grow back? nine months is a short time..?

A member asked:

Is lamortigine/lamictal induced hairloss temporary and will the lost hair grow back?ps:i have been on it for an year now.and only started to have hair fall since the last 6 months?

A member asked:

My psychiatrist confirmed lamortigine is reason for my hair fall that i have been expericing for the last 6 months after being on it for an year.i wanna know if the hair fall caused by the medication is reversible and will the lost hair grow back?

A member asked:

I have trichotillomania, i pull and rub my right eyebrow area. the area has hair missing and i was wondering will it grow back eventually if i stop?

A member asked:

Been suffering from trichotillomania for several years now. i have bald spots on my scalp that i've been trying to grow but i see no pores in this area where the hair follicles are supposed to be. will new hair ever grow back there?

A member asked:

I had trichotillomania for 6 years , thank god now i don't pull my hair anymore. but i don't know how can i grow my hair back ? oils ? vitamins ?

A member asked:

I'm helping my hair recover from trichotillomania. i have bald spots and the new hairs that grow in the affected areas have a different texture. they are coarse, dark, thicker than normal. will i ever have my normal hair texture back in these areas?

A member asked:

I am having bad pain in the lower back left side of my scalp. it is where i normally pull my hair out, i was diagnosed with trichotillomania. lot pain?

A member asked:

Can you hair grow back after your thyroids are leveled?

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