Definitions for "Trichotillomania"
A nervous disorder characterized by obsessive pulling of hair.
The pulling out of one's own hair to the point that it is noticeable and causing significant distress or impairment.
An obsessive-compulsive disorder that causes a person to pull their own hair out which can lead to permanent hair loss. The hair loss tends to be localized and the resulting patch is angular in configuration. Treatment usually requires some counseling and/or medication.
The Condition"...While the actual cause of trichotillomania is not known for certain, several factors appear to play contributing roles ... Yeast infection..."
The Condition"...There is some suggestion that abnormalities in the functioning of serotonin, a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain, might be involved..."