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Trichotillomania is the urge to pull out one's own hair from anywhere on the body.
Trichotillomania is the urge to pull out one's own hair from anywhere on the body.
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Compulsive hair pulling can result in noticeable hair loss and significant social impairments.
Compulsive hair pulling can result in noticeable hair loss and significant social impairments.
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Trichotillomania is observed in between 1% and 5% of college students.
Trichotillomania is observed in between 1% and 5% of college students.
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Females are more likely to report trichotillomania than males.
Females are more likely to report trichotillomania than males.
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A genetic mutation has been found in a small number of people with trichotillomania.
A genetic mutation has been found in a small number of people with trichotillomania.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of trichotillomania?
Which of the following is a characteristic of trichotillomania?
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What percentage of college students are affected by trichotillomania?
What percentage of college students are affected by trichotillomania?
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Which of the following is true about the genetic influence on trichotillomania?
Which of the following is true about the genetic influence on trichotillomania?
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What is the term for the urge to pull out one's own hair from anywhere on the body?
What is the term for the urge to pull out one's own hair from anywhere on the body?
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How does trichotillomania affect individuals socially?
How does trichotillomania affect individuals socially?
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Study Notes
Trichotillomania Overview
- Trichotillomania is the urge to pull out one's own hair from anywhere on the body.
Prevalence and Demographics
- Trichotillomania affects between 1% and 5% of college students.
- Females are more likely to report trichotillomania than males.
Genetic Influence
- A genetic mutation has been found in a small number of people with trichotillomania.
Social Impacts
- Trichotillomania can result in noticeable hair loss.
- Compulsive hair pulling leads to significant social impairments.
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Description
Test your knowledge about trichotillomania, the compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this disorder that can lead to distress and social impairments. Explore the social consequences and strategies individuals use to conceal their hair pulling behavior.
