Should I see a doctor if I constantly pull my hair out uncontrollably?

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Dr Paul Ang

General Practitioner

Hi, yeah, thanks for sharing your symptoms.

There is indeed a medical condition related to this. Try googling trichotillomania.

It is actually a type of severe chronic mental illness classified under a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder which is wrongly classified as an "anxiety" disorder (In my opinion).

But yes, if it does bother you, you should seek medical help.

You can see a clinical psychologist or a family physician with an interest in mental health or a psychiatrist.

Take care!

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