Trichotillomania (Hair-pulling): Nature, assessment and treatment
Joe Curran Principal Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Community Health Sheffield NHS Trust
Paul Rogers Wales Office of Research & Development Researcher, Caswell Clinic, Glanrhyd Hospital Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust & Sector of Nursing, Health Service Research Department Institute of Psychiatry
Trichotillomania is characterised by recurrent hair-pulling, leading to noticeable hair loss, which in turn leads to a wide range of cognitive, behavioural and affective symptoms. As a result, sufferers can develop physical problems and profound social handicaps. The condition appears to have a positive response to cognitive behaviour therapy and nurses trained in these methods can often be the ideal choice of therapist.
Mental Health Practice.
5, 2, 33-38.
doi: 10.7748/mhp2001.10.5.2.33.c1707
Want to read more?
Already have access? Log in
or
3-month trial offer for £5.25/month
Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
- Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
- RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
- NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
- Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
- A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe
Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days.
Buy now
Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more