Trichotillomania
noun
A mental health condition where a person has a strong desire to pull out their own hair, often resulting in noticeable hair loss.
She was diagnosed with trichotillomania after pulling out her hair for several months.
Usage tips
Formal
hair pulling,compulsive behavior,mental health disorder
noun
A mental health condition where a person has a strong desire to pull out their own hair, often resulting in noticeable hair loss.
She was diagnosed with trichotillomania after pulling out her hair for several months.
Usage tips
Formal
hair pulling,compulsive behavior,mental health disorder
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Trichotillomania is often discussed in therapeutic settings where emotional and psychological roots are explored.
In therapy sessions, the focus may be on underlying anxiety issues that trigger hair pulling.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural References
In popular culture, characters with compulsive behaviors often face stigma; understanding trichotillomania can help reduce misconceptions.
Movies and literature sometimes depict obsessive behaviors without addressing their psychological implications.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
When speaking medically, use the term 'trichotillomania' instead of informal names to convey seriousness.
Medical professionals prefer the term in discussions about treatment.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Trichotillomania is often discussed in therapeutic settings where emotional and psychological roots are explored.
In therapy sessions, the focus may be on underlying anxiety issues that trigger hair pulling.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural References
In popular culture, characters with compulsive behaviors often face stigma; understanding trichotillomania can help reduce misconceptions.
Movies and literature sometimes depict obsessive behaviors without addressing their psychological implications.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
When speaking medically, use the term 'trichotillomania' instead of informal names to convey seriousness.
Medical professionals prefer the term in discussions about treatment.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Trichotillomania is often discussed in therapeutic settings where emotional and psychological roots are explored.
In therapy sessions, the focus may be on underlying anxiety issues that trigger hair pulling.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural References
In popular culture, characters with compulsive behaviors often face stigma; understanding trichotillomania can help reduce misconceptions.
Movies and literature sometimes depict obsessive behaviors without addressing their psychological implications.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
When speaking medically, use the term 'trichotillomania' instead of informal names to convey seriousness.
Medical professionals prefer the term in discussions about treatment.
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