Question

Jennifer has a very unusual problem. She feels compelled to pull out her own hair, both the hair on her head as well as hair in different parts of her body. This has led to embarrassing bald spots, skin irritations, and occasional bleeding in the past. Jennifer is now in treatment for ____________.

Answer 1

Jennifer is now in treatment for trichotillomania.

Step-by-step explanation:

Trichotillomania, or hair pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that consists of a long-term urge to pull out one's hair. This occurs to such a degree that hair loss can be seen and usually causes a lot of distress.