Typically
occurring before adulthood, it has been demonstrated that between one to
two percent of college samples have this disorder or have had it in the
past.
Symptoms
The
primary feature of this disorder is the recurrent pulling out of ones
own hair which results in significant hair loss.
Treatment
Behavior
modification may be the treatment of choice, with the possibility of
exploring unconscious issues related to the behavior.
Prognosis
Little
treatment data is available and studies show that the act of pulling out
ones own hair can dissipate for months, and even years without any
psychological intervention.
The information provided on this site is designed to
support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a
patient, site visitor, or student and his/her existing
psychologist, mental health provider or college instructor.
