Does Trichotillomania Go Away?

If you can't stop pulling your hair and you experience negative repercussions in your social life, school or occupational functioning, or other areas of your life because of it, it's important to seek help. Trichotillomania won't go away on its own. It is a mental health disorder that requires treatment.

Can trichotillomania be cured?

There is no cure for this disorder, but it can be successfully managed. Therapy by a qualified body-focused repetitive behavior practitioner would be the ideal method to deal with trichotillomania.

Can you grow out of trichotillomania?

Trichotillomania usually develops just before or during the early teens — most often between the ages of 10 and 13 years — and it's often a lifelong problem. Infants also can be prone to hair pulling, but this is usually mild and goes away on its own without treatment.