Triochotillomania

Trichotillomania is a long-term condition in which people pull their hair out. It may be hair on the head or hair in other places, such as the eyebrows or eyelashes. This leads to bald patches (alopecia). It is an impulse-control disorder. This means it is a psychological condition where you are not able to stop yourself carrying out a particular action. You will feel an intense urge to pull your hair out and growing tension until you do. After pulling your hair out, you will feel a sense of relief. Some people see trichotillomania as a type of addiction; the more you pull your hair out, the more addicted you become to this.Trichotillomania may also be seen as a reflection of a mental health problem; for example, as a way to seek temporary relief from emotional distress.