Question

Kendra often has her hair in her hands and pulls at it. When she is nervous, she tends to pull some of it out, which helps her feel better. Most of the time she does not even realize she is doing this. Which diagnosis would Kendra likely receive?
True / False.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is trichotillomania.

Explanation:

A hair-pulling disorder also termed as trichotillomania refers to a mental condition that comes under Obsessive-Compulsive and associated disorders. The person suffering from the condition has an irresistible desire to pull hair from different parts of the body like eyebrows, scalp, and eyelids.  

The condition results in partial or complete removal of the eyelashes and eyebrows, while if one pulls hair from the scalp it can lead to different degrees of hair loss patches. The condition often interferes with the occupational and social functioning of the individual.