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A member asked:
I have a lot of kinky hair regrowth from my trichotillomania. is it possible for the follicle repair itself in time? will i have kinky hairs forever?
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Trichotelomania: You're correct that the kinky regrowth is from damage to the follicle. Over time, this will right itself. It may take several months.
Answered 1/18/2014
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Maybe...Maybe not: Destruction and damage to hair follicles due to trichotillomania (repeated hair pulling) typically causes permanent hair growth problems like poor (kinky) hair growth or no growth at all. Traction alopecia is the medical term for the permanent obliteration of the follicle. Hair quality improvement after pulling ceases will take up to a year. After that, transplants are needed to restore growth.
Answered 5/20/2016
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