Research Team for Mental Health, University Psychiatric Service Ibn Nafis Hospital, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech. Morocco.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(03), 954–959
Received on 11 April 2024; revised on 17 May 2024; accepted on 20 May 2024
Trichotillomania is a challenging impulse control disorder characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out one’s own hair. This case focuses on a 28-year-old woman who has been battling trichotillomania without displaying any other obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The aim of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of her diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. Despite the absence of other OCD manifestations, the patient’s condition has significantly impacted her quality of life. Various treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and the use of N-acetylcysteine have been employed. The case highlights the importance of an integrated approach to manage this disorder effectively. This case underscores the complexities involved in trichotillomania and suggests the need for further research to refine treatment protocols.
Trichotillomania; Hair pulling; Impulse control disorder; Cognitive-behavioral therapy; Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); N-acetylcysteine; Alopecia; Comorbidity
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EL FELLAH SARA, EZZAHHAR GHIZLANE, ADALI IMANEA and MANOUDI FATIHA. Trichotillomania: Insights and case study. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(3), 954-959. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.3.1576