10.4 evaluation and assessment of trichotillomania across the lifespan

Trichotillomania (TTM, also known as hair pulling disorder) is a mental health disorder in which patients pull their own hair, leading to noticeable hair loss. It is a relatively common mental health disorder, as studies suggest that between 0.6 percent and 1 percent of the general population meet criteria for TTM, with females being more likely to be affected. Although trichotillomania has an onset in childhood (typically ages 11 –13 years of age), it is most commonly studied in adulthood.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - September 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael H. Bloch, Luis C. Farhat Source Type: research