Trichotillomania is a mental health condition characterized by pulling hair from the body. It can be caused by stress or negative emotions and can lead to other health issues. Here, a dermatologist ...

But what if your child starts pulling out her own hair? It can be nervewracking and confusing for parents and make them wonder if their tot is anxious or stressed. Here's what you should know about ...

Some people with trichotillomania decide to shave their heads to prevent the urge to pull their hair. Although references to hair-pulling can be found as far back as ancient Egypt, the hair-pulling ...

It was Germany pulling at hair, but it was France losing their heads. Astonishingly, Kathrin Hendrich’s 13th-minute red card for yanking the hair of France captain Griedge Mbock in the box only ...

Some children may use hair pulling as a coping mechanism during stressful times. When this action becomes compulsive, it may be trichotillomania. While many children play with their hair, consistent ...

The condition is also known as "hair-pulling disorder." Olivia Munn is opening up about her experience with trichotillomania, a condition often referred to as "hair-pulling disorder." During Monday's ...

High levels of stress can lead to different types of hair loss. It may inhibit hair regrowth, cause the body’s immune system to attack the hair follicles, or cause an irresistible urge to pull one’s ...

Scientists have found that human hair growth does not grow by being pushed out of the root; it's actually pulled upward by a force associated with a hidden network of moving cells. The findings ...

A European Football League player used his opponent’s long hair to make a tackle in a controversial moment that left fans debating whether or not the play was legal, some labeling it as “straight-up ...

This holiday season, I am retiring my extra small knotless braids in exchange for creative low-tension styles. I knew it was time to reset when, this summer, I found a small bald spot, aka traction ...