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Trichorrhizophagia.

Ramon Grimalt1, Rudolf Happle

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic University of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170 08036 Barcelona, Spain. rgrimalt@medicina.ub.es

European Journal of Dermatology : EJD
|August 21, 2004
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Trichotillomania involves hair pulling. A rare case of trichophagia, specifically eating hair roots, is described, introducing the term trichorrhizophagia for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder.
  • Trichophagia, eating hair, can co-occur.
  • This case presents a highly specific variant.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old female with obsessive-compulsive disorder was observed.
  • She exclusively consumed the roots of plucked hairs.
  • This selective behavior is termed trichorrhizophagia.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited a unique form of trichophagia.
  • The term trichorrhizophagia signifies "eating the root of the hair."
  • This highlights the diverse manifestations of hair-related compulsions.

Implications:

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  • Recognizing specific subtypes of trichophagia is crucial for diagnosis.
  • This case expands understanding of obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
  • Further research into the etiology and treatment of trichorrhizophagia is warranted.