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According to the DSM-5, used by mental health professionals for diagnosis, Trichotillomania is classified under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Its primary symptoms include:
* Recurrent and compulsive pulling out of one's hair.
* Noticeable hair loss or bald patches on the scalp as a result of this behavior.
* An increasing sense of tension before pulling out the hair, or when attempting to resist the urge, followed by relief or pleasure after pulling.
* The hair pulling or hair loss cannot be attributed to another medical condition or mental disorder.
* Ingestion of hair, potentially leading to gastrointestinal issues (e.g., trichobezoar formation).
* In advanced cases, severe and irreversible damage to the scalp and skin may occur.
What are the symptoms of Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder)?
* Recurrent and compulsive pulling out of one's hair.
* Noticeable hair loss or bald patches on the scalp as a result of this behavior.
* An increasing sense of tension before pulling out the hair, or when attempting to resist the urge, followed by relief or pleasure after pulling.
* The hair pulling or hair loss cannot be attributed to another medical condition or mental disorder.
* Ingestion of hair, potentially leading to gastrointestinal issues (e.g., trichobezoar formation).
* In advanced cases, severe and irreversible damage to the scalp and skin may occur.