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La trichotillomanie est un trouble psychiatrique entraînant l’arrachage compulsif des cheveux, souvent chez les jeunes femmes. Les antécédents familiaux, la pression sociale et les événements traumatiques liés à la maternité sont des facteurs déclencheurs. La stigmatisation culturelle de la perte de cheveux et la réticence à consulter compliquent le traitement Le cas de Mme B, 26 ans, d'origine Touareg, illustre ce trouble après une fausse couche et une grossesse extra-utérine dans un contexte de stress familial. Elle avait des symptômes d'insomnie et d'anorexie. Le diagnostic a été confirmé, et un traitement prescrit, mais elle n’a pas bénéficié d’un bon suivi.
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Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder involving compulsive hair-pulling, often in young women. Family history, social pressure and traumatic events related to motherhood are triggering factors. The cultural stigma of hair loss and reluctance to seek help complicate treatment The case of Ms B, 26, of Touareg origin, illustrates this disorder after a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy in a context of family stress. She had symptoms of insomnia and anorexia. The diagnosis was confirmed, and treatment prescribed, but she did not benefit from proper follow-up.

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trichotillomanie, arrachage compulsif, événements de vie stressant, Hôpital National de Niamey trichotillomania, compulsive plucking, stressful life events, Niamey National Hospital

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Ousseyni Zika O, Moussa D, Ousmane S, Salissou L, Daou M, & Douma Maiga D. (2025). Trichotillomania in a Nigerian Woman: A Case Report: Trichotillomanie chez une Femme Nigérienne : À Propos d’un Cas. HEALTH SCIENCES AND DISEASE, 26(2). https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v26i2.6454

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