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A 27-year-old female asked:

How long does it take a scalp hair to regrow if it is pulled out in the anagen phase? this is related to trichotillomania.

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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered

Dermatology 45 years experience

Months: It will take months for it to grow back. Hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch per month.

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