trichotillomania
/ˌtrɪkoʊˌtɪləˈmeɪniə/
noun
- A mental health condition in which a person has a strong, repeated urge to pull out their own hair, often from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas.
- Trichotillomania can lead to noticeable bald patches and significant emotional distress.
- She was diagnosed with trichotillomania and began therapy to manage the urge to pull her hair.
- Support groups help people with trichotillomania share coping strategies and feel less alone.