HelpMe2Stop Trichotillomania



Connecting Sufferers to Salon Professionals with the #1 Mission to

Help Stop Pulling Hair Out Waiting For A CURE



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Trichotillomania is when someone can't resist the urge to pull out their hair. One of the consequences of Trichotillomania is that a sufferer may be left with bald patches. Sometimes when hair loss can’t be covered, sufferers will avoid social interactions, causing feelings of shame and low self-esteem.

It is estimated that about 1-2 in 50 people suffer from hair pulling disorders. Hair pulling disorders affects all genders, all ethnicities, all backgrounds and some diagnoses are as early as 18 months old. BFRB (Body Focused Repetitive Behavior) can be genetic.


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People you may know have Trichotillomania



Sara Sampaio is not ashamed of her Trichotillomania and wants others to feel the same.


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Trichotillomania Case Study



It can be seen that head hair was the most common site pulled daily, followed by eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic hair, and then arm hair in this case study.


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Common Treatments for Trichotillomania



"four studies that looked at SSRIs in the treatment of trichotillomania showed they are not effective in relieving the condition."- TIME


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Trichotillomania Physical Effects



"Some amount of hair loss may be permanent in trichotillomania, especially if it has been going on for many years. -Donovan Medical


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Trichotillomania Psychological Effect



"Trichotillomania will have a tremendous impact on your mental health, particularly if it is left untreated" - Addiction Hope


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Trichotillomania Fatality



"16-year-old student died suddenly while leaving for school due to an infection caused by a hairball in her stomach" - Netral News


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6 People on the Reality of Living With Trichotillomania



"The compulsion to pull your hair is more common than you think" - Allure.


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Stylist teaches Trichotillomania hair barrier solutions



Charlene Blacer is a hair, health, regrowth expert dedicated to help improve the lives of sufferers living with Trichotillomania. A long time volunteer for American Cancer Society's Look Good Feel Better program, she saw how there was help for cancer patients but very little for hair pulling disorder clientele. "People who pull out their hair are embarrassed to go to a salon" Charlene witnessed. She saw a need for an underserved population and thus HelpMe2Stop was born. HelpMe2Stop creates awareness, gives hope and healing and provides non-judgmental services, in something as simple as a hair cut.


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HelpMe2Stop PARTNERSHIP





To show our appreciation for your generous donations, support and awareness efforts HelpMe2Stop would like to provide hair restoration education, quality products and services at affordable or discounted prices. HelpMe2Stop's private studio is located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Lili Clarke Hair is a hair distributor conveniently located near the HelpMe2Stop studio. In her East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania location, she provides free webcam consultations to anyone looking to purchase her unique invention of durable handmade, 100% remy human hair pieces. She designs and controls the quality of each piece. “You can color it, highlight it, style it. I’ve been wearing my piece 24/7 and I’ve had it for over 2 years". Her hair pieces are worn by Chemotherapy patients, Beauty pageant contestants, those with Alopecia and starts at $400. Please mention “HelpMe2Stop” for Lili to donate 10% of your sale!

Instagram HairNurseCharlene is a hairstylist conveniently located near the HelpMe2Stop studio. She works inside Ulta Beauty in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and has a Nursing and Hair Loss Specialty background education. She provides hair makeovers and educates her team of beauty advisors in hair care, hair loss prevention as well as makeup and products for ageless skin care. She provides education in how to fill in the missing pieces of Trichotillomania for sufferers and salon professionals alike. She teaches virtual or hands on. Her impact includes volunteering her time by maintaining HelpMe2Stop’s social media accounts and is a Board Member for the BFRB.org foundation.

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