Trichotillomania: Identification and Treatment
September 2012
in “
Journal of counseling and development
”
TLDR Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with proper understanding and methods.
Trichotillomania, characterized by recurrent hair pulling leading to hair loss, was reviewed to help counselors understand and treat the disorder effectively. The literature covered phenomenology, impairment, etiology, multicultural considerations, differentiation, comorbidity, and current treatment approaches. This comprehensive overview aimed to enhance the identification and treatment of trichotillomania in clinical settings.
