Hair pulling (self, not others)
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Characteristics of Hair pulling (self, not others)
How common is Hair pulling (self, not others)?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 14.29% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Hair pulling (self, not others).
Percentage of kids with Hair pulling (self, not others) by year of age
This is based on a survey of 441 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Hair pulling (self, not others) “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 1% | 6 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 4% | 21 mentions |
| Weekly | 7% | 35 mentions |
| Monthly | 5% | 25 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 13 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 4% | 19 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 15 mentions |
| Never | 72% | 346 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 3% | 13 mentions |
| Severe | 6% | 25 mentions |
| Moderate | 5% | 24 mentions |
| Mild | 11% | 48 mentions |
| Not at All | 75% | 330 mentions |