trichotillomania

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Definition

Noun: * A psychological disorder characterized by the recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair, resulting in noticeable hair loss. This condition is classified as an impulse control disorder.

Usage
  • The term is used in clinical, psychological, and medical contexts to formally name the condition.
  • It describes both the disorder itself and the specific compulsion or behavior.
  • Example: "Her trichotillomania began in adolescence, often triggered by periods of stress."
Examples
  • "The dermatologist referred the patient to a psychologist after identifying the bald patches as a result of trichotillomania."
  • "A key symptom of trichotillomania is the feeling of tension immediately before pulling the hair or when trying to resist the urge."
  • "Support groups can be beneficial for individuals managing trichotillomania."
Advanced Usage
  • The behavior is sometimes referred to as hair-pulling disorder, which is its diagnostic name in some medical manuals.
  • It is often discussed in relation to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), a group of disorders that include similar conditions like dermatillomania (skin-picking).
Variants and Related Words
  • Trichotillomaniac (noun, dated/clinical): A person who has trichotillomania. (Note: This term is less commonly used in modern person-first language, which prefers phrases like "a person with trichotillomania".)
Synonyms
  • Hair-pulling disorder (clinical synonym)
  • Compulsive hair pulling (descriptive phrase)
Different Meanings
  • This word has a single, specific clinical meaning and is not used in other general contexts.
Noun
  1. an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair