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Trichotillomania

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Compulsive hair pulling.

A disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, eyebrows or other body hair.

It is believed to be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Treatment may include cognitive-behavior therapy and medications such as Prozac.

From tricho-, hair + Greek till(ein) to pluck, pull out + -o- + -mania.

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