Trichotillomania
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Trichotillomania is a disorder in which a person feels an urge that is hard to control to pull out their own hair, eyebrows, or other body hair. It is part of body-focused repetitive behaviors and is usually related to managing emotional tension.
How it may present:
- Areas with less hair or small bare patches.
- A feeling of relief or tension associated with the urge.
- Attempts to hide the behavior and distress about it.
When to seek support? If the behavior is recurrent, causes distress, or affects daily life, it is worth discussing it.
Which specialist treats it? The psychologist and the psychiatrist support this type of disorder; in children, the child psychiatrist is appropriate, and the psychoanalyst can also be involved. Seeking professional support is a valuable step toward addressing it with respect and without judgment.
Data on 481 doctors who treat trichotillomania
Which specialist treats trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania is treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst. See a specialist if you feel a recurring urge to pull out your hair that causes you distress or affects your appearance.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in trichotillomania
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Frequently asked questions
What is trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania is a disorder in which a person feels an urge that is hard to control to pull out their own hair, eyebrows, or other body hair. It is part of body-focused repetitive behaviors and is usually related to managing emotional tension.
Which doctor treats trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania is treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst. See a specialist if you feel a recurring urge to pull out your hair that causes you distress or affects your appearance.