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How to Deal with Trichotillomania, the Hair Pulling Disorder

Trichotillomania or hair pulling disorder affects 2% of the world’s population. It is a mental condition that is characterized by constant and irresistible urges to pull hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other parts of the skin despite the dictates of the mind to stop. It results in patches where the pulled hairs once grew. When these are seen or witnessed by other people, even his own family, overwhelming embarrassment is caused.

The cause of this disorder is still not very clear until these days, although it may a result of genetic and environmental factors. Individuals with trichotillomania usually have a relative with the same disorder. It is also connected with other mental conditions like depression and anxiety. It is also noted that stress can trigger the symptoms.

Dealing with a person with this disorder is always challenging to the direct family. But even then, it should not prevent them from trying the following options. Some of these alternatives have helped patients of this disorder to battle their condition with significant positive results.

 

Habitual Reversal Training

This is a behavioral therapy wherein some actions are substituted for the hair pulling act. Training patients to scratch their skin or to clench their fists when they feel the urge to pull some hair was successful to some patients.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Through counselling, the patient will be able to accept his condition and is trained to resist his hair pulling urges. This can be challenging to achieve unless it is combined with habitual reversal training.

Cognitive Therapy

This will help the patient to iron out his distorted beliefs that are resulting in his hair pulling urges. This can only be achieved by interviewing patients to share their ideas about their condition.

handsMedications

As there is no particular cause of this disorder that has ever been identified, there is still no medication that is specific in the treatment of trichotillomania. Until this time, drugs for depression and anxiety are sometimes prescribed, resulting in significant improvement on some patients.

Support Groups

The family should be educated on the peculiarities of this disorder to be able to understand the condition. But even then, patients with trichotillomania will always feel alone. Finding other people who are experiencing the same condition will help a pulling disorder patient to relate, share his experiences, and learn from others.…

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Tips for Growing Healthy Hair

This article is going to share the proven tips of growing healthy hair without using toxin-filled, expensive products. This is made possible by using all natural and simple tricks. These tricks include the following:

Shampooing less frequently

Most people use shampoos when they are cleaning their scalp. You can clean your scalp after visiting the gym, playing outside or walking in the park. You are advised to reduce the exposure of your hair to shampoos. You should use these products about two times in a week. After shampooing your hair, it should be moisturized using natural oils such as almond and jojoba oil.shampooing

Go sulphate-fee

Most of the commercial shampoos contain sulphuric acids and other sulfates compounds. These compounds are considered to be harmful, and they should always be avoided. Sulfates are known for stripping away natural oils from the hair. These are the oils that make the hair strong and healthy. Stripping these oils from your hair can make it appear dull.

Avoid style wetting your hair

Brittle hair is susceptible to damage. Excessive styling or brushing cause brittleness of hair. This issue is common with those people who use heat when drying their hair. Where possible, the hair should be left to dry naturally. This is the best way of avoiding unnecessary breakage or damage.

Minimize the use of dyes

Most of the conventional dyes contain harmful chemicals like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. These chemicals are detrimental to a healthy growing hair. Instead, you should use natural solutions such as henna, teas, and amla to colour your hair.

Eating more proteins

Hair is made of the protein keratin. Increasing your protein intake will make your hair to grow stronger and longer. Individuals who have thin hair should add more proteins in their diet. Some of the recommended protein-rich foods include soy, fish, lean poultry, fat-free yogurt, and almonds.almonds-proteins

Massaging the scalp regularly

Massaging the hair follicles is helpful in stimulating the hair follicles, increasing blood circulation in the head, relieving tension and improving mental function. Natural oils can also be added when doing massage to produce a calming effect. These oils are great for the hair and skin.

Trimming regularly

Trimming the hair regularly makes it grow faster and longer. Dry hair should be trimmed after every five weeks. The trimming interval can be increased to two months once the hair becomes healthy.…