Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania showing V-sign that represents two hair shafts emerging from the same follicle and cut at the same level
Keywords: Alopecia, Dermoscopy, Female, Hair, Hair loss, Hair-pulling disorder, Patchy alopecia, Repetitive behaviour disorder, Scalp, Trichoscopy, V-sign
What is trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania is a disorder characterised by an irresistible urge to remove or pull one's own hair, which results in alopecia (hair loss). Trichotillomania is also called trichotillosis or hair-pulling disorder.
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