Trichotillomania In A Patient With Sexual Dysfunction

Journal Title: BMH Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

Trichotillomania is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by pulling out one's own hair, which results in an obvious loss of hair. Hair pulling was first described in Henri Allopeau in 1889. The term "trichotillomania" comes from the Greek words "thrix" - hair, "tillein" - to pull and "Mania" madness or frenzy. 30 year old man presented with complaints of hairpulling behavior and associated erectile dysfunction. His hairpulling behavior improved on treating his sexual dysfunction.

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Aswathi Krishna, V Rajmohan

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Aswathi Krishna, V Rajmohan (2016). Trichotillomania In A Patient With Sexual Dysfunction. BMH Medical Journal, 3(4), 104-106. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-323138