Co-occurrence of trichotillomania and polycystic ovarian syndrome: A case report / Ismaliza Ismail ... [et al.]

• Main Authors: Ismail, Ismaliza, Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina, Md. Nor, Norazirah, Lee, Voon Yee, Zainuddin, Ani Amelia
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor 2020
• Subjects: Women—Health and hygiene; RG Gynecology and obstetrics; Examination. Diagnosis
• Online Access: http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/44179/1/44179.pdf; http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/44179/; https://jchs-medicine.uitm.edu.my/index.php
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

Trichotillomania (TTM) or hair pulling disorder is characterized by repetitive pulling of hair on the body whereas Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic-endocrine disorder, manifested by irregular menstrual cycle and clinical hyperandrogenism. Both disorders commonly occur in young females. TTM and PCOS may be related and share the same pathophysiology. We reported a case of a teenager with TTM and PCOS, which were triggered by stress. Neurobiological mechanism may explain the co-occurrences between TTM and PCOS. Further research in the neurobiology of TTM and PCOS may better explain the co- occurrences between the two disorders.