Trichotillomania Impulse Control Disorders

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania (TTM), or hair pulling, is a common disorder that results in significant hair loss. Pullers may target any hair including the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic hair, etc. Recent estimates are that 1-2% of the US population has TTM.

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• - Provides information, support, and referral resources to all who inquire about the experience and treatment of compulsive hair pulling.
  
• - News, resources, links and behavioral program designed to help individuals to reduce or stop pulling their hair.
  
• - Personal experiences and information on trichotillomania.
  
• - BrenDakota's site. Articles, Books, Stories, Bulletin Board and support regarding Trichotillomania.
  
• - Ongoing research in the area of tic disorders, trichotillomania and other repetitive behavior disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
  
• - All your hair pulling questions answered.
  
• - Some people find that the JK diet (devised by John Kender) is very helpful in curbing and curing the urge to pull. Discusses the diet and includes recipes.
  
• - Dedicated to helping those with this disorder, otherwise known as the hair pulling disorder.
  
• - Up to date information on TTM. Message board, inspiration and pictures.
  
• - Article by Frederick Penzel, Ph.D. examining cognitive therapy treatments.
  
• - International TTM day is June 22. Ways to "celebrate" or events happening in various locations.
  
• - Peer reviewed article by Gary R. Gaffney, M.D describing diagnostic features and pharmaceutical treatment methods.
  
• - Information on Trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling) and links.
  
• - The effects of Trichotillomania(TTM) can be lessened significantly for some sufferers by the aide of the John Kender Diet, which is described on this site.
  
  

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