DSM-5 (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders)
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Understanding Trichotillomania: Exploring and Managing Hair-Pulling Disorder
Abstract: One form of traumatic alopecia is called trichotillomania, which is characterized by an overwhelming impulse to take out hair and a feeling of comfort once the hair has been removed. Alopecia in trichotillomania results from the patient’s deliberate act of pulling out their own hair, often triggered by feelings of stress, tension, or psychological distress. This condition, classified as a mental health disorder, leads to noticeable hair loss that can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article