Trichodaganomania: A Curious Habit

March 2025 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

V. S. Sourabhya Sivan, Abel Francis

Trichodaganomania is a rare condition involving an uncontrollable urge to bite one's own hair, distinguishable from similar conditions like alopecia areata and trichotillomania by the specific behavior of hair biting. Treatment requires a comprehensive approach, including psychological, psychiatric, and dermatological care. The document discusses a case of a 62-year-old male with a hairless patch on his mustache due to habitual hair biting, who was treated with counseling and placebo medication. If symptoms recur, further psychological and psychiatric interventions may be necessary.

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