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Trichotillomania

L A Mawn1, D R Jordan

  • 1The Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ontario, Canada.

Ophthalmology
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder causing hair pulling, often affecting eyelashes and eyebrows. Management is challenging, with psychiatric counseling potentially aiding patients aware of their uncontrollable behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Trichotillomania involves an irresistible urge to pull hair, frequently impacting eyelashes and eyebrows.
  • This case series reviews the ophthalmic presentation and management of trichotillomania.

Observation:

  • Four patients presented with characteristic broken lashes, lacking other ocular disease signs.
  • Three patients were aware of their hair-pulling behavior but could not control it.
  • The fourth patient's hair-pulling habit was discovered during observation.

Findings:

  • Ophthalmic findings in trichotillomania include broken lashes without other disease indicators.
  • Patient awareness of hair-pulling varies; some can't control the urge, while others conceal it.
  • Management of trichotillomania can be difficult, with varied patient insight and control.

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Implications:

  • Trichotillomania is underreported in ophthalmic literature, highlighting a need for increased awareness.
  • Effective management may require a multidisciplinary approach, potentially including psychiatric consultation.
  • Addressing the psychological component is crucial for managing patients with trichotillomania.