Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)

Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive behavior disorder involving recurrent, compulsive urges to pull out one's hair, resulting in noticeable hair loss. It can affect hair on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body areas. The behavior often increases during times of stress or boredom and can lead to significant distress and social impairment. Treatment typically involves habit reversal training and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

⚠️Symptoms

• Recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in hair loss
• Repeated attempts to decrease or stop hair pulling
• Significant distress or impairment in functioning
• Pulling from scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body areas

🔍Causes

• Genetic factors
• Brain chemistry changes
• Stress and anxiety as triggers
• Often begins during adolescence

💊Treatment Options

• Habit reversal training
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• SSRIs or other medications