Trichotillomania: A case report and review of the literature

Trichotillomania is a form of impulsive disorder characterized by repetitive, deliberate, and irresistible pulling of one’s own hair resulting in traumatic alopecia that is commonly seen in children. It has a fluctuating course that waxes and wanes in association with a stressful or emotional event. It produces non-scarring alopecia at the onset and if not addressed on time, it may lead to permanent scarring alopecia. In this article, we report a case series of trichotillomania with a review of the literature.