I have a habit of plucking hair/nail bit

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I have a habit of continuous plucking hair/nail bit.What could be the underlying issue.?find difficult to stop

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Dr. Murugaraja Venkatachalam

Psychiatrist 11 yrs exp Coimbatore

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Dear mam, can be trichotillomania. But needs to be confirmed. So consult a psychiatrist.

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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P

Psychiatrist 10 yrs exp Chittoor

Looks like Anxiety ,U can consult Psychiatrist and get treated for same .

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Dr. Sajid Mohammad Wani

Addiction Psychiatrist 15 yrs exp Srinagar

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Oc spectrum Tricotillomania. Needs further evaluation. Medication and psychotherapy will help u.

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