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(F63.3) Trichotillomania

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209 743 in individuals diagnosis trichotillomania confirmed
Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis trichotillomania is diagnosed Men are 75.32% more likely than Women

183 857

Men receive the diagnosis trichotillomania

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Women receive the diagnosis trichotillomania

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Risk Group for the Disease trichotillomania - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 35-39

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Disease Features trichotillomania

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Non-contagious
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Trichotillomania - what does this mean

Trichotillomania is a disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out one's own hair, resulting in noticeable hair loss. it is thought to be caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, and is often associated with feelings of tension, stress, or pleasure prior to or during the hair-pulling.

What happens during the disease - trichotillomania

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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78 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Trichotillomania - Prevention

Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pull out one's own hair. prevention of this disorder can be achieved through cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) and other forms of psychotherapy, as well as medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris). additionally, mindfulness-based approaches, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding triggers and getting enough sleep, can also be helpful in preventing trichotillomania.

Main symptoms of the disease trichotillomania

Hair loss

(Alopecia, Baldness, Thinning hair, Male-pattern baldness, Female-pattern baldness, Scarring alopecia, Telogen effluvium, Anagen effluvium, Traction alopecia)

Hair loss is a common symptom that can manifest in various forms. It can be temporary, such as telogen effluvium, or it can be permanent, such as androgenic alopecia. It can manifest as thinning of the hair, bald patches, or complete baldness. It can develop gradually or suddenly, depending on the u...

Age: any ageAccociated with 25 diseases

Hair pulling

(Trichotillomania, Hair-pulling disorder, Compulsive hair-pulling, Pathological hair-pulling, Hair-plucking disorder, Psychogenic hair-pulling, Compulsive plucking)

Hair-pulling, or trichotillomania, is a disorder characterized by the recurrent urge to pull out one's own hair. It can manifest as scalp hair-pulling, eyelash-pulling, or eyebrow-pulling, and can range from mild to severe. Hair-pulling can lead to noticeable hair loss, bald patches, and feelings of...

Age: At null Years OldAccociated with 1 diseases

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Main Diseases ICD Classes Trichotillomania