A Cure for Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania, is an impulse control disorder where people chronically pull out body hair to relieve anxiety and tension. Currently, it is estimated between two and ten million Americans have trichotillomania. Experts worry that's just the tip of the iceberg. Shame and secrecy mean trichotillomania often goes unreported and undiagnosed.

Experts say the sooner it is caught, the more likely it can be treated. Parents need to know the warning signs, which include missing eyelashes, excess hair fiddling, wearing hats and kerchiefs, changes in social behavior and grades, anxiety and depression, and avoiding wet or windy situations that might expose hair loss. Adults who suffer from this condition should find comfort in knowing that help is available and confidence can be restored after undergoing treatment.

Noelle Spinosa, owner at Noelle Salon and Hair Loss Centers offers a healthy remedy for this undiagnosed condition. A hair system is intricately sewn into existing hair to hide hair loss and more importantly, create a barrier to prevent pulling. In a recent interview with Channel 5 News, Spinosa reports hair growth by as much as 6-8 inches after one year.

For more information about trichotillomania, you can visit www.trich.org.