16 month old baby pulls her hair out and eats it as a result she jas developed white scaley patches on her scalp. why is she doing this? what can i do

Trichotillomania: This is often a reaction to stress. It is best to try and redirect her behavior. Most children her age usually recover from this. All the best.

I agree w' Dr Cox: Agree, but am wondering whether there may B reasons for the toddler 2 B stressed at this time. Have there been unusual stressors in your family's life, i.e., deaths, hospitalizations, job loss, financial stressors. Children sense the stress around them even when they don't understand what is happening. Consider speaking with a clinical psychologist if your life has been stressful lately.