Trichotillomania Explained

What is Trichotillomania? It is the compulsion to repetitively pull out one's own hair, whether it's on their scalp, eyelashes or eyebrows. This video aims to provide a better understanding of Trichotillomania by covering what it is, diagnostic criteria, complications, treatment options,prevalence and comorbidity. We will also briefly discuss concepts such as trichophagia and trichobezoar as they commonly impact patients with Trichotillomania.

This video was made by McMaster University students Abesha Kuperan, Gurleen Sodhi, Aashna Agarwal, and Laura Venier in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.

This video is provided for general and educational information purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider for more information.

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