Extensive Cicatricial Alopecia in a Patient with Long-Term Trichotillomania

The document described a case of extensive cicatricial alopecia in a patient with long-term trichotillomania. The patient experienced significant scarring hair loss due to the chronic nature of their hair-pulling disorder. The authors highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in trichotillomania to prevent irreversible hair loss and scarring. The case underscored the severe dermatological consequences that can arise from untreated trichotillomania over an extended period.