18 year old girl with circumscribed bald
patch with no organic disease & no
behavioural disorder has ?
a) Depression
b) Trichotillomania
c) OCD
d) Phobia
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Trichotillomania
As there is no organic or behavioral disorders, this girl is suffering
with impulse control disorder of compulsive hair pulling, known as
Trichotillomania.
Impulse control disorder
These disorders are characterized by failure to resist an impulsive
behavior that may be harmful to self or others. There may be a
feeling of release of tension by doing the act and a feeling of guilt
after the act is over. Important impulse control disorder are : -
- Pyromania (Pathological fire setting)
- Kleptomania (Pathological stealing)
- Trichotillomania (Compulsive hair pulling)
- Pathological gambling
- Intermittent explosive disorder
- Impulse control disorder not otherwise specified
Oniomania (Compulsion to shop/buying)
Internet compulsion (Internet addiction)
Cellular or Mobile phone compulsion
Compulsive sexual behavior (sexual addiction).