If you have found yourself pulling out eyelashes then it's probably left you with a lot of questions. Why do I do it? Am I the only one that does it? Am I mad? The truth is you're not mad! Pulling your eyelashes is part of a condition known as trichotillomania which simply causes people to pull out hair from various areas of the body.
This condition can make you want to pull your hair from any area of the body. Most commonly this affects the scalp, but it can also include eyelashes, eyebrows, and any other kind of hair.
The Results of Eyelash Pulling
The damage from pulling out any kind of hair is often more emotional than it is physical. The most noticable sign is that you will have bald patches, and this can happen on the eyelashes as well as on the head.
If you're finding that eyelash pulling is getting bad then there are ways in which you can try to cover up, including the use of makeup and false eyelashes. However, you can also try a number of treatment options.
Ways of Treating Eyelash Pulling
These treatments can help the condition of trichotillomania:
You can make your eyelashes greasy so it's harder to pull, try relaxation, medication or psychotherapy to help.
If you visit your doctor about this problem don't feel down if they haven't heard of it. Unfortunately, though millions suffer with the condition, doctors are not always aware of it. They may misdiagnose the condition, which is why it's important to take your own measures to understand it - and the internet is a great way of doing so.
Getting Support
It is not going to be easy to stop pulling out eyelashes, and there is also no one cure that'll instantly stop you from pulling. However, try your best to use a number of techniques and you should be able to find a method that helps you to control the problem.
A great place to start is to chat to people online who also have trichotillomania. It might be hard at first, but over time you will find it a great comfort to talk to people who really understand what you are going through.
This condition can make you want to pull your hair from any area of the body. Most commonly this affects the scalp, but it can also include eyelashes, eyebrows, and any other kind of hair.
The Results of Eyelash Pulling
The damage from pulling out any kind of hair is often more emotional than it is physical. The most noticable sign is that you will have bald patches, and this can happen on the eyelashes as well as on the head.
If you're finding that eyelash pulling is getting bad then there are ways in which you can try to cover up, including the use of makeup and false eyelashes. However, you can also try a number of treatment options.
Ways of Treating Eyelash Pulling
These treatments can help the condition of trichotillomania:
You can make your eyelashes greasy so it's harder to pull, try relaxation, medication or psychotherapy to help.
If you visit your doctor about this problem don't feel down if they haven't heard of it. Unfortunately, though millions suffer with the condition, doctors are not always aware of it. They may misdiagnose the condition, which is why it's important to take your own measures to understand it - and the internet is a great way of doing so.
Getting Support
It is not going to be easy to stop pulling out eyelashes, and there is also no one cure that'll instantly stop you from pulling. However, try your best to use a number of techniques and you should be able to find a method that helps you to control the problem.
A great place to start is to chat to people online who also have trichotillomania. It might be hard at first, but over time you will find it a great comfort to talk to people who really understand what you are going through.
About the Author:
I'm a 20 something girl who has suffered with trichotillomania since I was 10. After time, I found that a way for me to deal with it was to blog about pulling out hair, trying to raise awareness, exploring the different things that help trichotillomania, and connect with others along the way.
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