Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder) : Clinical Characteristics, Psychological Interventions and Emotional Effects

Trichotillomania is a very complex and one of the most difficult problems to treat in our dermatologic clinics. One may consider it more of a psychiatric rather than a dermatologic disorder. However, the patient usually presents to the dermatologist and almost all dermatologists feel inadequate in confirming the diagnosis and in treating it adequately. This book is a very important addition to our "hair" libraries. It guides us in terms of confirmation of diagnosis and managing the problem. The concept of trichopsycho-dermatology is new term all dermatologists should become familiar with. This condition affects all age groups and is described well in the book. The chapters cover clinical features, dermatopathology, trichoscopic features, pharmacologic, non-pharmacological treatments, behavior therapy, and the concept of emotion regulation. The book is rich in photographs and figures that help explain the condition. Every hair clinic should have access to a book such as this to help provide a road map for the dermatologist and psychotherapist as to what to do and what can be done.

The Editors Drs. Katlein Franca and Mohammad Jafferany have put together a comprehensive book on this puzzling hair disorder and have compiled the most knowledgeable experts in the field to give their opinions on practical diagnosis and management plans. It is the first book of its kind and should be read by all dermatologists.