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What does the problem of hair twisting have to do with a particular mental condition?
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Varies: Simple hair twisting may be a nervous habit or a sign of anxiety. A condition called trichotillomania involves hair pulling, where individuals cumpulsively tug out individual hairs or small clumps and can end up with bald spots or no eyelashes or eyebrows. The cause is unknown, and treatment can be difficult.
Answered 4/11/2016
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