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The behavior of hair pulling is called trichotillomania, and is a nervous habit common in younger children who can often respond to a given situation to periods of stress.

While it is a disease that older people can suffer when it occurs in children is most likely to disappear spontaneously over time as they grow, however if it is highly desirable persistent you should consult with your pediatrician, and which is the only thing he could tell you and inform you of the situation correctly and if necessary refer you to a specialist. Read the rest of this entry »