Will my hair grow back from pulling?

Question

I've been going through a lot of stress lately, because my grandma most likely has cancer, I found out my sister is bi ( I'm totally supportive and cool with that), my parents are hiding an affair from me, my sister is really depressed, and I miss my other sister who is in Spain. These thoughts were all bugging me in my head, and I just started to pull out some hairs one by one on the top of my head. I did it for about 5 days, and then I realized I had made my part really wide in one section of my head. It's not terribly huge, but it's big enough that people can notice. I'm 14 and have a thick head of hair, and I was wondering if it will grow back? If it does how quickly will it grow back? Also, what were the black things that wrap around at the end of the hair when you pull it out ( roots or cuticles? ) Will my hair grow back normally? I haven't pulled my hair since 3 days ago when I noticed the wide part, so if I stop now well it's early, will the hair grow back? Thanks

Answer 1

You may have a disorder called trichotillomania. People who have this pull hairs all over their body...their head, eyelashes, eyebrows, even the hair on their arms and legs. It is frequently considered an impulse control disorder. If you don't nip this in the bud, it can become a very difficult compulsion to break. Yes, your hair will grow back fine, as long as you don't keep on doing it for years, in which case it would become thinner. The black part on the end is the root.

Answer 2

awh love im so sorry to hear what you are going through, stay strong and go talk to someone! xx yes your hair will grow back just give it time and be gentle, some shampoos and conditioners claim for faster growth! best of luck and wishes xx