hair pulling

[KAT1979]

my two year old daughter is pulling out her own hair.cant find a reason why.any ideas?

Does she seem otherwise the same in herself or is she likely to be worried about something - new playgroup/new house/new baby etc?

She seems ok but i have tried everything on the advice of doctors healthvisitors and anyone else with any ideas.she has had the flu bug>is teething and me and her dad seperated last june but i dont think this is the reason.I go out f the way to make things as normal as pos.i have been advised to keep her busy at all times.keep her hands occupied.keep her hair tied back(which is now not easy with bald patches)and even to have her hair cut short

I do this . Not to the extent that I have noticeable bald patches, but I do it.

It has a name, trichotillomania - googling might give you some more info?

thanks.i have looked that up but wasnt sure whether that was it cos she also eats it quite often and because she is so young.is there a reason for it with you?stress or anything?