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Trichotillomania: A current review.

Danny C Duke1, Mary L Keeley, Gary R Geffken

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This comprehensive review synthesizes Trichotillomania (TTM) literature, offering health professionals current information for assessment and treatment. It covers prevalence, causes, and effective interventions for hair-pulling disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Trichotillomania (TTM) is a complex disorder characterized by repetitive hair pulling.
  • Understanding TTM's phenomenology, prevalence, and comorbidities is crucial for effective management.
  • Existing literature offers insights into etiological factors and treatment approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive synthesis of the current Trichotillomania (TTM) literature.
  • To serve as a resource for health professionals, students, and researchers.
  • To inform assessment, treatment, referral, and future research planning.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review and synthesis of existing research on Trichotillomania (TTM).
  • Analysis of data on prevalence, gender distribution, comorbidities, subtypes, and phenomenological characteristics.
  • Evaluation of etiological theories, assessment tools, and psychological/psychiatric treatment options.

Main Results:

  • Detailed presentation of TTM prevalence, gender distributions, and associated comorbidities.
  • Review of various etiological theories and phenomenological subtypes of TTM.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy and strength of recommendation for psychological and psychiatric treatments.

Conclusions:

  • The review consolidates current knowledge on Trichotillomania (TTM) for clinical and research applications.
  • Highlights the need for informed assessment and treatment decisions based on up-to-date literature.
  • Identifies challenges in TTM research and treatment, suggesting directions for future studies.