[Trichotillomania: clinical presentation, causes, treatment options]

Abstract

Trichotillomania (compulsive pulling out of hair) is a disorder belonging in the group of obsessive-compulsive disorders, the frequency of which is underestimated. It is a complex clinical condition comprising both compulsive and impulsive elements, which makes it anything but easy to treat. Currently, the best documented treatment options are behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.