Welcome to our Best of 2017: Wigs For Kids series! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be looking back at some of your favorite posts and sharing some of the transformations we’re watched this year!
At Wigs For Kids, we help children with many different reasons for their hair loss. This posts is part of our Hair Loss Solutions TV program, which will coming back with new episodes in 2018!
Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “I’m tearing my hair out” when frustrated, worried, or angry? You’ve probably snickered at the comment and gone about your day without giving it a second thought. But the truth is, 1 in 25 people struggle with compulsive hair pulling to a clinical level.
This is called Trichotillomania, or a neurobiological and behavior disorder that makes it very difficult to resist the urge to pull the hair. Dr. Renae Reinardy, a clinical psychologist of body-focused repetitive behaviors who has been treating this disorder for 17 years, says that as common as the disorder is, it’s never talked about because those with the disorder suffer in silence.
The significant hair loss caused by the condition leads to feelings of shame and lack of confidence, convincing many kids, women, and men to keep the disorder a secret. Luckily, more and more people are realizing they aren’t alone and are opening up about Trichotillomania.
In this episode of Hair Loss Solutions TV, you’ll hear more from Dr. Reinardy about:
If you’re experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, learn more about solutions available to you on the Jeffrey Paul Blog.
Meet Austin At just 15 years old, Austin has already shown extraordinary resilience, generosity, and heart. Austin became a burn survivor before he even started kindergarten. After a lengthy hospital stay, multiple surgeries, and years of ongoing medical care, the extent of his injuries meant that only about one-quarter of his natural hair could be […]
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One Family, Two Donations, Endless Impact At Wigs For Kids, every hair donation tells a story of generosity, compassion, and hope. Today, we are honored to share the story of a mother and son whose decision to donate together turned a moment of change into a meaningful act of kindness. Meet Aileen and her son […]
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A Gift of Strength, Hope, and Confidence At just 17 years old, Landon made a powerful and selfless decision. He chose to donate his hair to Wigs For Kids and help restore confidence to a child facing hair loss. Landon’s generosity is rooted in love, compassion, and personal experience, and we are honored to share […]
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