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What do you suggest if my mother doesn't believe i have trichotillomania. help?

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trichotilomania is : A very troubling psychiatric disorder that causes patients to pull put hair from their head, body, eyelashes, or eye brows. Pts are usually very distressed by this behavior & it's effects on appearance, physical pain, & stress. Treatment typically involves behavioral therapy & medication. You indicate that you're 50 years old. Get treatment so you can feel better, whether ur mom agrees or not!

Answered 5/8/2016

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