Is there anything to speed up regrowth from trichotillomania?

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I haven't got any bald spots & don't pull anymore. The hair on my scalp is growing back slowly but healthily. Aside from biotin, is there something to speed up the growth?

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

There are a few options to speed up hair regrowth. Minoxidil will increase blood flow to the scalp. Low level laser therapy stimulates follicles. And PRP or platelet rich plasma injections add growth factors to the area to stimulate growth and thickness.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

If hair loss from this that condition is permanent because of hair bulb damage , that only way for regrowth is hair restoratin surgery .  You may try to use minoxidil and PRP treatments

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The answer to your questions depends on how long you have been pulling and how much damage has been done to the hair and scalp. A dermatologist can guide you. Growth promoting agents like minoxidil and low level laser might help if you have not been pulling very long and if there is not much in the way of damage under the scalp. Many patients with trichotillomania also have some degree of inflammation under the scalp too which benefits from short term use of a corticosteroid. Please see a dermatologist.

Greg Williams, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Compulsive hair pulling for short periods of time will not result in permanent hair loss but trichotillomania over prolonged periods can lead to alopecia. If the hairs are re-growing, this is a good prognostic sign. Low level light therapy, minoxidil and platelet rich plasma are all things that might accelerate re-growth, but it is possible that full recovery will occur on its own over time.The most important thing is to avoid further hair pulling. In most cases, this requires professional help and support.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair loss from this condition is often permanent. If you are getting regrowth, that is great and it means that you have not destroyed some of the hair follicles. A  hair transplant usually is the best approach if you are not longer picking on your hair

Is there anything to speed up regrowth from trichotillomania?

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