Hair pulling disorder: from obsession to treatment If you also have a strong desire to pull hair from different parts of the body such as the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, beard or mustache and you cannot control this desire, in a way that causes a decrease in self-confidence, a feeling of shame or distance from society, you may have a hair pulling disorder or trichotillomania. Hair, which is also known as **trichotillomania**, is a mental disorder in which a person, due to stress, anxiety or mental pressure, continuously and uncontrollably pulls the hairs of the head, eyelashes, eyebrows and eyebrows. Finally, it causes baldness or baldness in different parts of the body, which itself leads to increased anxiety, reduced self-confidence and aggravation of problems. brought, but this action not only does not solve the problem, but also causes it to worsen over time.. - The person is constantly pulling his hair and as a result some parts of his head or other organs are hairless.... - The person has repeatedly tried to reduce or stop hair pulling.... - Hair pulling causes severe personal suffering or disruption in social, occupational or other important aspects of life.... - The cause of hair pulling is not a general medical disease... - The symptoms of a mental disorder are no longer Can be a better reason It is for pulling hair (for example, pulling hair due to mental preoccupation with physical appearance in body deformity disorder). Complications of trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) Although hair loss may not seem serious at first, it can have significant negative effects on the sufferer's life, including: ### Emotional disorders Many sufferers of this disorder experience shame, humiliation and embarrassment.... This situation can lead to a decrease in self-esteem, depression and anxiety.... ### Problems in social and work relationships Hair loss caused by this disorder may cause a person to stay away from social and work situations.... Some people use wigs or artificial eyelashes to cover hairless areas.... ### Damage to skin and hair Continuous pulling of hair can cause wounds, infection of the scalp or other areas of the body, and in some cases disrupt hair regrowth forever.. Causes of hair pulling disorder... Hair obsession or trichotillomania is a complex disorder whose exact cause has not yet been fully determined.. But experts believe that a combination of environmental and psychological factors play a role in this problem, genetics and a combination of environmental factors.. ### Family history If one family member has this problem, it is more likely to occur in other people as well.... ### Age of onset Usually, this disorder starts between the ages of 10 and 13 and may continue for years.. Depression, anxiety and obsession can be the cause of this problem... ### Experiencing stress and mental pressure Being in stressful situations can intensify the hair pulling behavior. Considering these factors, identifying and controlling the triggering factors can play an important role in managing this disorder. Treatment methods for trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) The treatment of hair pulling disorder has not been fully researched yet, but there are ways to reduce or stop hair pulling behavior... These methods include various techniques, some of which are mentioned here: ### 1... changing habits through training In this therapy, which is known as behavioral therapy, a person is taught how to identify the situations that cause hair pulling and control this behavior by using suitable alternatives. For example, in stressful situations, a person can press a stress ball instead of pulling hair to reduce his tension... ### 2... cognitive therapy. ### 3... therapy based on acceptance and commitment In this method, a person learns to react to his desire and accept it without having to pull his hair.. ### 4.. drug therapy Although no medication has been specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat this disorder, some medications can help control symptoms. These medications may only work temporarily, and if not treated with behavioral therapy, symptoms may recur. Medications can also help reduce symptoms of depression or OCD. Common medications to treat hair pulling disorder include: **- Fluoxetine** **- Flavoxamine** **- lithium carbonate** **- Sertraline** **- Paroxetine** ### 5... home measures to manage this disorder There are methods that a person can do independently at home and help control this disorder, such as: - Squeezing a stress ball or using similar tools - Creating tension in the muscles by squeezing the hand with the ball - Using toys for restlessness - Wearing a tight hat - Bathing to reduce anxiety - Regular exercise Deep breathing to reduce the urge to pull hair - Keeping hair short These methods can help a person to control their behavior and prevent its recurrence. Finally, hair pulling disorder or trichotillomania is a complex psychological disorder that directly affects a person's life and requires specialized treatment. use to pull hair...disorder, it is necessary to see a specialist.... Pirouz Clinic provides effective services in this field with an expert and experienced staff in the field of treating mental disorders and can help you manage and improve hair loss disorder....

**To receive individual advice from the specialists and consultants of Pirozhi Clinic, please contact the following numbers:**