Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania: Two Disorders That Are Under-Recognized by Doctors

Two of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders are dermatillomania (skin-picking) and trichotillomania (hair-pulling), but both of them are under-recognized by professionals in the medical field. These disorders can have a negative impact in anyone’s life. They can lead to meaningful physical disfigurement, which will cause low self-esteem and thus intimate relationships and social activities are things that will more than likely be left behind. Not only that, but these disorders can potentially cause crucial physical consequences in the long run.

Noteworthy Statistics

According to the recent statistics by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, possibly four percent of adults in America …read more