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Hair-pulling disorder tripled during pandemic: Jan Geber explains why – The Hippocratic Post

Published on 12.03.2026 • 1 min read

Jan Gerber, CEO and founder of Paracelsus Recovery, recently spoke with Hippocratic Post. According to leading mental health clinic Paracelsus Recovery, the hair loss disorder trichotillomania tripled during the epidemic. Compared to before the pandemic, the clinic has seen a threefold increase in trichotillomania cases. Actress and comedian Amy Schumer recently raised awareness of the condition, stating that she has suffered from it since childhood.

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