Etiology
Is TTM genetic?
Yes
How long can an episode last?
Few seconds to hours
What is one way the disorder severity can be assessed during a behavioral assessment?
photograph ratings, measuring bald spots, or collecting pulled hair
What is one of the medication types?
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Anticonvulsants
Nutraceuticals
What is one of the differential diagnoses?
OCD, BDD, Alopecia
What is a stressor that could cause TTM?
Trauma, frustration, or general stress/anxiety
Are patterns of hair loss consistent or variable?
Highly variable
Name one of the clinical rating scales
NIMH Trichotillomania Scale
Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale-Trichotillomania
The Psychiatric Institute Trichotillomania Scale
What is the name of the bracelet?
Keen2
What does the Greek word "tillo" mean?
To pull
What are the three environmental factors that might influence TTM?
Boredom, isolation, and access to privacy
What are the associated features of TTM?
Pulling hair in a specific way or from a specific part of the body, Visually or tactilely examine the hair after it has been pulled, Orally manipulate the hair after it has been pulled (ex: pulling hair in between teeth)
What is a punch biopsy?
where your healthcare provider takes a skin sample for lab analysis
What is one of the therapy options?
Habit reversal therapy
Group therapy and support
CBT
What are the hairball-like blockages in the digestive tract called?
Trichobezoars