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I keep pulling out my eyebrows and hair (trichotillomania).

It is a type of compulsive behavior. It's a maladaptive way to relieve anxiety and tension. If you slap their hands to stop them from picking, they will simply do it in secret. You should give them a toy to keep their hands occupied, and you must find and address the root cause of their anxiety.

머리에 빈 공간(땜빵)이 생길 정도라면 빠른 치료가 필요합니다.

  • 두피: 머리카락을 뽑은 자리에 염증이 생기면 영구 탈모로 이어질 수 있으므로 연고를 발라 관리해 주세요.
  • 심리: "예쁜 머리카락이 아파해"라고 부드럽게 타이르고, 스트레스 볼 등을 활용해 불안감을 해소해 주세요.
  • 한방: 울체된 기운을 풀어주는(소간) 한약 처방이 강박적인 충동을 줄이는 데 도움을 줍니다.
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머리카락을 뽑아 삼키는 식모벽의 경우, 위장에 털 뭉치가 생겨 응급 수술을 해야 할 수도 있으니 세심한 관찰이 필요합니다.

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