Abstract
IntroductionICD-10 classifies trichotillomania (TTM) as one of the habit and impulse disorders. It is characterized by noticeable hair-loss due to a recurrent failure to resist impulses to pull out hairs. The hair pulling is usually preceded by mounting tension and is followed by a sense of relief or gratification. Persons suffering from TTM often hide it. TTM is often unrecognised by doctors, treated by dermatologists or untreated, causing a lot of suffering.ObjectiveTo present treatment of trichotillomania.AimTo present one case report of trichotillomania treated online.MethodsThis is case report of female patient with TTM untreated 13 years. She had earlier been treated for depression and had multiple traumatic experiences. Patient both self-diagnosed TTM and asked for treatment online. During two months, there were 7 sessions and 2 follow-ups. Sessions were online and based on Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Rational Emotional Behavioural Therapy (REBT). The following issues were addressed: hair pulling, shame, guilt, low self-confidence, assertiveness, low frustration tolerance, panic attacks, sadness. No medications were used.ResultsHair pulling has almost completely stopped. Social functioning and self-acceptance were improved. Guilt and shame have reduced, self-confidence and frustration tolerance have increased.ConclusionHRT and REBT online treatments have reduced hair pulling and the associated emotional problems.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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