Term ID: T5348

Trichotillomania

/trichotillomania/
Mental health condition characterized by repetitive hair-pulling that results in hair loss and distress.
Example: Individuals compulsively pulling hair from scalp, eyebrows, or other body areas despite attempts to stop.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)