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    GlossaryTrichotillomania

    compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair

    Trichotillomania, also known as Hair-Pulling Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by an irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and significant distress or impairment. This condition is classified under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM-5 and often requires a combination of behavioral therapy and, in some cases, medication for effective management.

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      219 citations , September 2016 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”
      Trichotillomania is different from OCD and is best treated with habit reversal therapy and specific medications.
      Trichotillomania: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment

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      83 citations , January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.

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