Which of the following is true regarding Trichotillomania?
Not an Impulse control disorder
Repetitive hair pulling without tension
No hair loss seen
Repetitive hair pulling driven by increasing tension
Ans. D. Repetitive hair pulling driven by increasing tensionHair-pulling disorder* Chronic disorder- repetitive hair pulling, leading to variable hair loss that may be visible to others.* Aka Trichotillomania-- coined by French dermatologist Francois Hallopeau's (1889)* Typical findings- area of incomplete alopecia* Before engaging in behavior, pts may experience increasing sense of tension & achieve sense of release or gratification from pulling out their hair.* All areas of body may be affected. Most commonly the Scalp.* Other areas involved -- eyebrows, eyelashes, beard* Trunk, armpit, pubic area -- less commonly involved
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