Dr. Kitthu Suresh,Dr. Niranjan Rao, Dr.Padmakiran C, Dr.Rajalaxmi M G
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Trichotillomania is a disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out body hairs, especially scalp hair, eyebrow, eyelash etc. Previously, it was classified as an impulse control disorder but is now considered as an obsessive compulsive related disorder in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Hairloss is a major cosmetic issue irrespective of gender. Permanent damage from trichotillomania is very real possibility for many who suffer from it. Taking this into backdrop, a female patient aged 65 yrs, presented with scalp itching, pulling out of hair since 5 years, managed with Snehana is discussed in the forthcoming paper.