Hair Loss

Trichotillomania (also known as hair-pulling disorder) is a mental health condition in which a person compulsively pulls out hair from their scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of the body.

We may think of all hair loss as the same: hair falls out, leading to a bare patch or an area of thinning hair. However, there are many types of hair loss, one of which is called alopecia areata.

Hair loss isn’t just a male problem. Women can experience hair loss at any age, and there are a variety of different types — from female pattern hair loss to traction alopecia. Causes range from genetics to stress to medications, but there are effective treatments to help regrow lost hair.

Hair loss can feel overwhelming — especially when it shows up during already stressful moments in your life. If you’ve ever wondered whether anxiety could really be behind the extra shedding you’re seeing, you’re not alone.

Hair loss is a frustrating fact of life for many women. Experts have long known that few women maintain a full head of hair across their lifespan — less than 45 percent.

Whether it comes on gradually or seems to occur suddenly, hair loss can affect your confidence.