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I hav habbit of pulling hair.its been 5 years.n i hav bald patches.pls help me to overcome ths.plsss help..

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

See a doctor: I recommend seeing a doctor so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Answered 2/24/2014

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

Trichotillomania: That is the condition you are describing. This is treatable with psychological therapy and sometimes medications in addition to therapy. See your doctor about it. S/he may refer you to a psychiatrist.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2017

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A member asked:

I hav habbit of pulling hair.its been 5 years.n i hav bald patches.pls help me to overcome ths.plsss help..

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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