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?
July 5, 2017
Answer: Regrowth in trichotillomania 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.
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July 5, 2017
Answer: Regrowth in trichotillomania 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.
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July 5, 2017
Answer: Re-growth after trichotillomania 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.
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July 5, 2017
Answer: Re-growth after trichotillomania 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.
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