Tulip Hairs in Trichotillomania
Trichoscopic Findings in TTM
Trichotillomania (self induced hair pulling). "Tulip hairs" are a special type of hair seen in trichotillomania. They are wide at the top and flared like a tulip. Broken hairs and black dots can also be seen in this image as can excoriations.
This article was written by Dr. Jeff Donovan, a Canadian and US board certified dermatologist specializing exclusively in hair loss.