ICD-11 code : 6B25.0;
Preferred Label : Trichotillomania;
ICD-11 definition : Trichotillomania is characterized by recurrent pulling of one's own hair leading to
significant hair loss, accompanied by unsuccessful attempts to decrease or stop the
behaviour. Hair pulling may occur from any region of the body in which hair grows
but the most common sites are the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelids. Hair pulling may occur
in brief episodes scattered throughout the day or in less frequent but more sustained
periods. The symptoms result in significant distress or significant impairment in
personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.;
ICD-11 synonym : Compulsive hair plucking; Hair pulling disorder;
ICD-11 inclusion : Compulsive hair plucking;
Origin ID : 1253999657;
UMLS CUI : C0040953;
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Trichotillomania is characterized by recurrent pulling of one's own hair leading to
significant hair loss, accompanied by unsuccessful attempts to decrease or stop the
behaviour. Hair pulling may occur from any region of the body in which hair grows
but the most common sites are the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelids. Hair pulling may occur
in brief episodes scattered throughout the day or in less frequent but more sustained
periods. The symptoms result in significant distress or significant impairment in
personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.
