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I pulled my eyelashes out because of itching. I'm not sure why my lashes itch though. The result is I have most of the time I don't have lashes. I do have some eyelashes sometimes. Will Latisse work for me?
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mildchild
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Trichotillamania
This certainly sounds like trichotillamania. This is a condition of compulsive hair pulling. Hence, even if Latisse worked, you would most likely pull out any lashes that might have the courage to grow.
There is a relatively new, safe and inexpensive treatment for compulsive disorders. It seems that the amino acid N- Acetylcysteine (NAC) reduces the symptoms of compulsion hair pulling. An article in the July 2009 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry showed scientific evidence that...
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Latisse is not a cure for hair pulling disorder
Latisse is NOT a cure for Trichotillomania, the hair pulling disorder associated with the irresistible pulling of hair from scalp, eyebrows and other body areas.
This is a psychiatric disorder that needs to be properly treated. You may find qualified therapists here - http://www.trich.org/treatment/treatment-provider.html
Once the disorder is under control and only then, a trial of Latisse MAY be beneficial.
Good Luck.
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