Trichotillomania in children and adolescents: review of the literature and case report.
Hair pulling is an uncommon behavior for which a standard treatment modality has not yet been established; additionally its prognosis is generally guarded. This article reviews the literature and comments upon the demographic, dermatologic, clinical and psychodynamic features of trichotillomania. The various diagnostic association and the treatment approaches are discussed. A case of trichotillomania is presented and the possible relationship between trichotillomania and anxiety is explored.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, Little Rock 72205.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy