Trichotillomania: Hair Pulling, Hair Loss & Treatment Options

In this episode of Let’s Talk About It With Kelly, presented by Freedom Clinic Toronto, host Kelly Ranney is joined by renowned Certified Clinical Trichologist John Ranney to discuss trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling or hair-pulling disorder.

John explains how repeated hair pulling can affect the hair follicles, hair growth cycle and scalp, why trichotillomania may cause patchy hair loss and breakage, and whether the hair can grow back after prolonged or repeated pulling.

The conversation also explores how trichotillomania can sometimes resemble other types of hair loss, including alopecia areata, traction alopecia, telogen effluvium and scarring alopecia, and how a professional hair and scalp assessment can help identify the underlying cause.

Kelly and John also discuss treatment and recovery options, including behavioural approaches, medications that may be considered as part of trichotillomania management, and hair-restoration procedures and therapies that may help support damaged or weakened hair follicles when appropriate.

Topics include trichotillomania treatment, hair-pulling disorder, BFRBs, hair regrowth after trichotillomania, damaged hair follicles, scalp health, patchy hair loss, medications for trichotillomania, hair restoration procedures, hair loss treatment, and when to seek professional support.

An informative and compassionate discussion for anyone living with trichotillomania, supporting a loved one with compulsive hair pulling, or looking for reliable information about hair loss, hair regrowth and treatment options.

Let’s Talk About It With Kelly is presented by Freedom Clinic Toronto, specializing in trichology, hair loss, scalp disorders and evidence-based hair restoration solutions.