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What causes trichollomania
Hi I have a 7 year old son who is diagnosed with compulsive obsessive disorder. He is already under treatment and the doctor has even mentioned he has a condition called Trichollomania because of his habit of pulling hair. Kindly let me know what can be the cause of this? is it related to the OCD?
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People who have trichotillomania may also have other disorders, such as depression, anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Stress. Severely stressful situations or events may trigger trichotillomania in some people.
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