Trichotillomania in Celiac Disease.

Author: Al Lihabi, A. A.

Source:
Case reports in gastroenterology, 10(3), 613-616.
Trichotillomania is an underreported and underdiagnosed condition associated with significant impairments in social and functional relationships. The connection between celiac disease and trichotillomania is not yet established clearly. Only a few cases of trichotillomania have been reported to date. Here, we report the case of a 22-year-old Saudi female, who presented with celiac disease and trichotillomania to the psychiatry clinic. This is the first report of its kind in Saudi ArabiBy reporting this case, I highlight the importance of psychiatric and comprehensive approaches in patients with celiac disease.