An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Associated with Authentic Hair Extension in a Young African-American Female Adult

    December 2022 in “ Discover Psychology ”
    Akshar H. Patel, Alex Kim, James Grant Loomis, Tracey Okwara, Michael S. Miller
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    TLDR A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
    This case study details a 23-year-old African-American female with trichotillomania and trichophagia, who developed a small bowel obstruction from ingesting hair from her weave. The patient used hair consumption to relieve anxiety, especially during pregnancy. Post-surgery, she showed no psychiatric abnormalities. The study emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive approaches in understanding and managing trichotillomania and trichophagia, particularly in African-American populations.
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