Trichotillomania in the United States: An epidemiologic study of patient characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment patterns

摘要

Trichotillomania is a self-induced hair loss disorder that occurs because of repetitive pulling leading to significant hair loss [1]. The prevalence of trichotillomania has not been well-established. However, a recent study estimated a prevalence of 1.7% in the United States (U.S.), [2]. Epidemiological studies on trichotillomania are limited, emphasizing the need for larger-scale studies. Our study aims to present patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and comorbidities among individuals seen for trichotillomania in ambulatory clinics in the U.S. from 2006 to 2016.