HubHip: Health: Mental Health: Disorders: Impulse Control: Trichotillomania (27)

DescriptionTrichotillomania (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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Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania Help (Site) - BrenDakota's site. Articles, Books, Stories, Bulletin Board and support regarding Trichotillomania.
Amanda's Trichotillomania Guide (Site) - All your hair pulling questions answered.
Trichotillomania Learning Center Online (Site) - Provides information, support, and referral resources to all who inquire about the experience and treatment of compulsive hair pulling.
JK Diet Page (Site) - 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.
Brenda C's Trichotillomania Site (Site) - Up to date information on TTM. Message board, inspiration and pictures. Members only may view.
International Trichotillomania Day (Site) - International TTM day is June 22. Ways to "celebrate" or events happening in various locations.
StopPulling.com (Site) - Provides information about trichotillomania and markets an interactive behavioral program to help users reduce or stop pulling their hair.
Mari's TTM and JK Diet (Site) - 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.
Trichotillomania Information (Site) - Information on Trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling) and links.
Behavior Therapy and Research Laboratory (Site) - Ongoing research in the area of tic disorders, trichotillomania and other repetitive behavior disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Trichotillomania (Site) - Article by Frederick Penzel, Ph.D. examining cognitive therapy treatments.