Last year Amy Schumer openly shared the struggles that she has had with hair pulling or trichotillomania (TTM) since she was a child. "When I was 13, I pulled out so much hair that I needed to get a ...

For some women, pulling out eyelashes isn’t merely a habit but a manifestation of a complex psychological condition known as trichotillomania. While often misunderstood or dismissed as unusual ...

Trichotillomania is a mental health condition characterized by pulling hair from the body. It can be caused by stress or negative emotions and can lead to other health issues. Here, a dermatologist ...

CHICAGO — Big news for fighting sisters: Scientists have found the sensors that signal the painful zing of a hair pull. And this pain message can rip along a nerve fiber at about 100 miles an hour, ...