What should I do if I like eating my hair? ——Analysis of the causes and responses of pica
Recently, a niche but worrying topic that has been hotly discussed across the Internet is"Pica", especially the behavior of "living hair" (medical to be calledHair fetishorHairy Eating). This behavior can cause serious health hazards. This article will structure the analysis of this phenomenon in combination with the hot topics in the past 10 days (_Data as of 10, 2023).
1. Hot data on the entire network: Pica related to the past 10 days
| Keywords | Search volume peak | Main discussion platform | Hot topic related events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat hair | 12,000 times per day | Zhihu, Weibo | An unexpected clip of a celebrity chewing hair on live broadcast |
| Pica | 8600 times per daytd>Tiktok, B station | Doctor popular science videos are on the hot list | |
| Hair fetish treatment | 4300 times per day | Little Red Book | Users share medical experience and get 100,000+ collections |
2. Why do people eat hair?
Medical research shows that eating hair may be caused by the following reasons:
| Types of Causes | Specific performance | Percentage (clinical statistics) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological factors | Repetitive behaviors caused by anxiety and stress | 67% |
| Nutritional deficiency | Insufficient trace elements such as iron and zinc | 18% |
| Developmental Disorders | Autism spectrum accompanying behavior | 9% | other | 6% |
3. The dangers of eating hair
Frequent hair swallowing may cause:
4. How to deal with it? Doctors suggest 3 steps
1. GuaranteeMedical non-invasive examination: Gastroscopy, trace element detection, etc.; Concerta.2. Combined treatment: psychological intervention (cognitive behavioral therapy) + nutritional supplementation;
3. Alternative behavioral training: Use chewing gag or silicone toys to divert attention.
5. Excerpts of hot social opinions
| Opinion camp | Representative speech | Support rate | Medical school | "This is a disease, seek medical treatment as soon as possible!" | 72% |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological | "Pressure RR pressure is the culprit" | 52% |
| Curiosity | "Can you blush your hair when you eat live? So solar is outrageous" | 38% |
Conclusion: Although eating hair is a trouble for a few people, it reflects the collision of mental health and curiosity culture. Scientific cognition + timely intervention are the key key. If you have similar situations around you, please gentle and suggest that the other party seek professional help.
(Note: The statistics cycle of this article is from October 1 to 10, 2023, and the popularity of the platform is integrated from the public public opinion tools)
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