Trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior involving recurrent pulling out of one's hair, resulting in hair loss and significant distress or impairment.
Example: Individuals compulsively pulling hair from scalp, eyebrows, or other body areas, often during stress or boredom, leading to noticeable hair loss and shame.
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