THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TRICHOTILLOMANIA IN CHILDHOOD
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https://doi.org/10.36557/pbpc.v3i2.135Keywords:
Trichotillomania, Hair-pulling disorder, Childhood, Mental healthAbstract
This article aims to conduct a study of the medical literature on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for trichotillomania, since it is a psychological disorder characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair. In childhood, this disorder can have significant and multifaceted effects, influencing the emotional, social and educational well-being of the child. This pathology can cause considerable emotional distress in children, including feelings of shame and guilt associated with hair pulling behavior. These feelings often lead to low self-esteem and, in many cases, symptoms of anxiety and depression. The inability to control the impulse can generate additional stress and negatively affect the child's mental health.
Socially, trichotillomania can result in stigmatization and bullying. Visible hair loss can cause the child to be the target of negative comments and exclusion from their peers, contributing to social isolation. This exclusion can affect the development of social skills and the formation of friendships, increasing feelings of loneliness and exclusion. The search engines used were PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and Google Scholar to select articles using keywords.
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