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Medical Conditions - Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a mental disorder characterized by an irresistible desire to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, etc. It may be due to anxiety or stress disorder. Habit reversal training and behavioral therapy help improve this condition.

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Trichotillomania - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Trichotillomania is a mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from the areas of the body, resulting in noticeable hair loss.

6 min readDecember 7, 2020
Trichotillomania - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Genetic Predisposition to Trichotillomania: An Overview

A hereditary tendency to trichotillomania refers to characteristics that raise the risk of compulsive hair-pulling activity.

4 min readAugust 21, 2024

Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder - Symptoms, Neurobiology, Etiology, and Management

Trichotillomania and excoriation disorders are two separate conditions that come under OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Read the article to know more.

4 min readJuly 21, 2023