A U.K. mom is speaking out about her daughter's hair-eating disorder, known as Rapunzel Syndrome, after struggling to find help — before it was nearly too late. By. Cara Lynn Shultz.

Surgeons remove 2.5-inch hairball from teen with rare Rapunzel syndrome The teen didn't return for follow-up. Instead, she planned to see a hypnotherapist.

The hair-raising study was published last month in the academic journal Evolutionary Psychology, with researchers wondering whether ladies with long locks were more likely to be getting it on.

If you or someone you know is struggling with these patterns, reach out for help. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel whole again.

The Princess of Wales' daughter Princess Charlotte was so sweet in a floaty sundress with the neatest Rapunzel hair as she joined her parents and brother Prince George on day fourteen of the ...