Trichotillomania

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Trichotillomania

Asked for Male, 20 Years

Its been around 3 yrs. Situation majorly comes up in exam days when I have a book in front of me. Means only in high stress periods. I feel no discomforting pain. It has become almost an involuntary action. It ruins all my focus. I can't offord a psychologist/psychiatrist. What can be done?

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Dr. Shwetank Bansal Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shwetank Bansal

Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Delhi

Hi. Trichotillomania is one of the conditions seen to bear a resemblance to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. As you have described, it tends to get exacerbated in stressful situations. Aside from causing significant physical and mental discomfort, it can also result in the long term complication of alopecia. The treatment is through medication, combined with psychotherapy and good results can be expected within a few weeks of treatment. For treatment, you are advised to get in touch with a psychiatrist. You can reach me through Practo or otherwise,by clicking on my name below. Take care.

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