Effects of Trichotillomania

Compulsive hair pulling poses a number of unfavorable effects to the victim involved. Some of the notable effects could be physical as some pull out their hairs and damage their scalp or skin out of tension. Other side effects may be considered mental as there are some tends to enter a trancelike phase where they lose track of their surroundings and time while concentrating on the right hairs to pluck. Some may even show a sense of deliberation and concentration when pulling out their hairs alone.

The entire family may also be affected by this behavior, not just the individual who pulls his or her hair. There are some instances in which the family members might feel helpless, angry, or worse, disowning the person out of shame. They may also hide the person affected by this behavior so to appear that they are unaware of the problem.