Question 1

how can i stop my eyebrow-plucking habit?

Accepted Answer

See a psychiatrist.: Involuntary hair plucking, including eyebrow plucking, is a psychiatric disorder called trichtillomania.  It is best managed by a psychiatrist.

Question 2

hi, i have a habit of pulling out my eyebrow hairs and have a small patch where there's no hair on each side. how long will it take to grow back?

Accepted Answer

Could be permanent : Unfortunately if the follicle has been permanently destroyed.  An off label option could be trying restasis which can restart the growth phase of the hair follicle.  I have tried this in my chemotherapy patients and have seen some benefit but there are no studies to support it.

Question 3

i have a bad habit of pulling my eyebrow hair, that now i have a spot on my eyebrow with no hair, is this a nervous problem or stress problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is called trichotillomania and you may need to see your doctor for medication, counseling and/or hypnotherapy.

Question 4

it have become my habit sometime to blink hard also while raising my eyebrows and blinking hard and rolling eyes. and it sometimes makes my eyes feel streched while doing it. i'm high myopic and have eye floaters. is it harmful for eyes?

Accepted Answer

: I would doubt that what you're doing would be harmful or cause floaters or worsen myopia. However your ophthalmologist can advise you best.

Question 5

i have a habit of opening eyes wide and raising one or both eyebrows. it sometimes give slight eye pain and heaviness. as i have myopia does opening eyes wide continuously more often cause retinal detachment?

Accepted Answer

: Np this activity will not harm your eyes, however a myope you should get regular dilated eye exams.

Question 6

why do i always pick at my head/scalp? how can i stop this habit?

Accepted Answer

How to stop picking : 1. Wear gloves
2. Use menthol containing shampoo.

Question 7

hello i keep having these sudden urges to shake my head up and down i cant help it i purposly do it like a habbit but i cant stop please help?

Accepted Answer

You will need to: See a neurologist for official diagnosis could be anything from OCD to torrets

Question 8

my 20 month old fell and bumped her head twice on two different occasions ( also has a habit of bopping her head on the floor when upset) shes had knots there for weeks now probably over a month for the ones that wont go away. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No worry: Those "knots" are most likely resolving hematomas (bruises). They are soft initially, but as the body takes care of them, they become hard and can stay that way for 6-12 months. Occassionally the firm area will persist indefinitely due to some scar tissue formation under the skin. These areas are veryvduperficial and do not represent any injury to the brain.

Question 9

head jerking and sniffing habit?

Accepted Answer

Both are tics: He/she may have tourette syndrome. See your pediatrician.

Question 10

what is the cause for a child to start a twitch of his head in a habit?

Accepted Answer

Tics: Some children develop tics the same as in adults. They are involuntary movements that you child has no control over. Observe if there are any situations that might be triggering the movements and see if there are any associated findings such as grunting or any verbalization, have your child evaluated to see if this is the problem.

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How can i stop my eyebrow-plucking habit?

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Hi, i have a habit of pulling out my eyebrow hairs and have a small patch where there's no hair on each side. how long will it take to grow back?

A member asked:

I have a bad habit of pulling my eyebrow hair, that now i have a spot on my eyebrow with no hair, is this a nervous problem or stress problem?

A member asked:

It have become my habit sometime to blink hard also while raising my eyebrows and blinking hard and rolling eyes. and it sometimes makes my eyes feel streched while doing it. i'm high myopic and have eye floaters. is it harmful for eyes?

A member asked:

I have a habit of opening eyes wide and raising one or both eyebrows. it sometimes give slight eye pain and heaviness. as i have myopia does opening eyes wide continuously more often cause retinal detachment?

A member asked:

Why do i always pick at my head/scalp? how can i stop this habit?

A member asked:

Hello i keep having these sudden urges to shake my head up and down i cant help it i purposly do it like a habbit but i cant stop please help?

A member asked:

My 20 month old fell and bumped her head twice on two different occasions ( also has a habit of bopping her head on the floor when upset) shes had knots there for weeks now probably over a month for the ones that wont go away. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Head jerking and sniffing habit?

A member asked:

What is the cause for a child to start a twitch of his head in a habit?

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