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Causes of Trichotillomania
What causes Trichotillomania? The condition arises from a combination of biological and physiological processes that affect impulse control, habit formation, stress regulation, and reward signaling in the brain. It is not caused by a single defect or a single life event.…
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What is Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive disorder in which a person repeatedly pulls out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body sites. The condition involves the hair follicle, the skin surrounding the follicle, and the brain circuits that regulate impulse…
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Symptoms of Trichotillomania
What are the symptoms of Trichotillomania? The condition is defined by recurrent hair pulling that leads to hair loss, but its symptoms extend beyond visible thinning or bald patches. People with trichotillomania often experience a rising tension or sensory discomfort before…
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Diagnosis of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, also called hair-pulling disorder, is usually identified through a combination of clinical interview, behavioral observation, and exclusion of other causes of hair loss. It is not diagnosed by a single laboratory marker or scan. Instead, clinicians look for a recurrent…
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Treatment for Trichotillomania
What treatments are used for Trichotillomania? The condition is managed primarily with behavioral therapy, especially habit reversal training and related cognitive-behavioral methods, and in some cases with medications that alter brain signaling systems involved in impulse control, habit formation, and anxiety…
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Prevention of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, also called hair-pulling disorder, is a condition characterized by recurrent pulling of hair that can lead to noticeable hair loss and tissue damage. In a strict sense, it is not known to be fully preventable in the way some infectious…
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FAQ about Trichotillomania
This FAQ explains the basics of trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder that can be confusing, distressing, and often misunderstood. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment looks like, and what people can expect over…