May
23
2010
I often scratch my scalp unconsciously while doing random things. Could this contribute to hair loss? ?
Posted by: in Hair Loss CausesI sit a lot of the times and scratch my scalp. Try to pick my hair out and really sink my nails in there, kind of like picking a scab or a dry pimple. I know this sounds disgusting, but could this be contributing to hair loss? I’ve been loosing hair and I’m only 21 – Female.
Entries (RSS)
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 pm
You could be suffering from trichotillomania, a type of obsesive compulsive disorder in which one pulls out their hair. My sister has had this since childhood. It started by her just playing with her hair, twisting it and occasionally pulling it out and she didn’t even know she was doing it. Now whenever she is stressed, she will be playing with her hair and the next thing you know she has a bald spot.