My fourteen year old son has been pulling his hair out for at least six years now. I’ve tried everything I can think of to get him to stop but I cant. I’ve researched to try and find out what might be wrong with my son. I think he may have an anxiety disorder called trichotillomania.

In young children, hair pulling will often come and go. In some kids, it disappears altogether, and in others it comes back over time, usually when there’s an increase in sedentary activity, such as school. Stress, frustration, or peer problems can all exacerbate the problem. For some, it becomes a lifelong struggle.

Right now my son wears a black beanie on a near constant bases to cover up the bald spots. He has worn that ratty thing now for nearly four years.I don’t want my son to always be going trough life ripping out his hair. I wish I could find out why he feels the need to do this.Of course I ask him, but he’s a teenager. The usual responses I get are ” I don’t know”. How do you not know why you rip out your own hair? I want to help my son so he wont have to struggle with this for the rest of his life.