hair removal
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removing one's own hair
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Trichotillomania (pronounced ə {respell|TRIK|ə|TIL|ə|MAY-NEE|ə}, also known as trichotillosis or hair pulling disorder) is an impulse disorder characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out ones hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and balding, distress, and social or functional impairment. It appears in the ICD chapter 5 on Mental and beha...
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neurosis where patient pulls out own hair
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A type of alopecia caused by the constant pulling and twirling of a specific area of scalp. The hair loss usually improves once the habit is precluded; however, in some severe cases it is permanent.
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A compulsive disorder characterized by pulling of one
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<psychiatry> Compulsion to pull out one's hair. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(trik″o-til″o-ma´ne-ә) an impulse control disorder consisting of an irresistible compulsion to pull out one's hair, the act being preceded by tension or an irresistable urge and followed by pleasure or relief. The diagnosis excludes such activities when caused by physical factors or by delusions ...
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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.
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The pulling out of ones own hair to the point that it is noticeable and causing significant distress
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Type: Term Pronunciation: trik′ō-til′ō-mā′nē-ă Definitions: 1. A compulsion to pull out one's own hair.
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Trichotillomania: Compulsive hair pulling. A disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, eyebrows or other body hair. It is believed to be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treatment may include cognitive-behavior therapy and medications such as Prozac. From tricho-, hair + Greek till(ein) to pluck, pull o...
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n] - an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair
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A type of alopecia caused by the constant pulling and twirling of a specific area of scalp. The hair loss usually improves once the habit is stopped; however, in some severe cases it is permanent.
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trichotillomania 1. A compulsive desire to pull out one's own hair. 2. Pleasure, gratification, or relief when pulling out one's hair. 3. The unnatural and irresistible urge to pullout one's own hair. It is estimated that eight million Americans are affected by this compulsive action. Sites of hair pulling may include any region of the body in ...
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A compulsive disorder characterized by pulling of ones hair. The most common area is scalp hair causing patchy areas of hair loss with broken hairs of varying lengths. Most commonly seen in females ages 6 to 30. This condition can also involve the eyebrows or upper eyelashes (upper lashes are easier to grab). The diagnosis can be made by cutting ...
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noun an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair
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hair pulling.
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hair pulling.
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