Genetic base found for hair-pulling disorder.
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Researchers have finally found an opening to understanding Trichotillomania, a compulsive disorder affecting 3 to 5 percent of the population, which involves pulling hair out. Sufferers tend to show signs with bald patches and hair loss. At least two genetic mutations appear to be present in people with the psychiatric disorder. People with Trichotillomania have high incidence rates of depression, OCD, anxiety and Tourette syndrome. While there is now a genetic trace, the onset is most likely still triggered by life experiences. The good news here is that this opens the door for more genetic research for the causes of psychiatric disorders.
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