Ds has SPD, and some mild anxiety. He also goes through periods where he pulls his hair enough to cause bald patches. He's getting better, but I'm strongly considering having him see someone.
One thing I've noticed however, is that the hair pulling is a problem in the spring, lessens during the summer and pretty much disappears in the fall/winter.
Is it possible this is related to allergies somehow? We've got a strong family history of seasonal allergies - and my allergies are really bad right now, and the hair pulling seems to be getting worse. Where we live there are a ton of things that bloom Feb-Jun, then we hit the dry season when pollens really calm down.
Ideas?
One thing I've noticed however, is that the hair pulling is a problem in the spring, lessens during the summer and pretty much disappears in the fall/winter.
Is it possible this is related to allergies somehow? We've got a strong family history of seasonal allergies - and my allergies are really bad right now, and the hair pulling seems to be getting worse. Where we live there are a ton of things that bloom Feb-Jun, then we hit the dry season when pollens really calm down.
Ideas?
. It stopped, and when his hair next got long he played with it a bit but he quickly stopped again - we had discussed bald spots and infection.
