The last several months my seven year has started pulling out his hair. He says because "his hair hurts". I've pulled a couple for him that he tells me hurts and the hairs have this clump of either clear, white or black stuff on it at the root. Now I've had the same issue for as long as I can remember, but I've always been able to pinpoint the hair by touch and get the single hairs that hurt. My son on the other hand is pulling hairs and causing bald spots and sores as he is digging and pulling skin off as well. Could his be closer to Trichotillomania, or something else? And if so, should I be taking him to see his doctor?
Hello Doctor, My baby is 3months old.
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