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 Dr. Bernstein, founder and Chief Surgeon of the Bernstein Medical Center for Hair Restoration, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia Unversity in New York. He is recognized world wide for developing the Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation (FUHT) technique used by the majority of hair transplant surgeons in the world today.
JoAnna
2006-03-07
hair pulling /hair loss/teenager
my daughter has recently started pulling her hair, she has lost a great amount of hair what can i do to make her hair grow back sooner?
Dear JoAnna,
The condition is called trichotillomania and is relative common in teenagers. It is often related to emotional issues and requires the attention of a physician. Your daughter's regular doctor is a good place to start. A psychologist or psychiatrist is sometimes also needed.
Once your daughter stops pulling, her hair should begin to grow over 3-6 months on its own. No specific treatment is required.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bernstein
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