This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mood Disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry
Trichophagia is characterized by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Compulsive pulling of hair, B. Compulsive eating of hair, C. Compulsive shopping, D. Compulsive stealing
B: Compulsive eating of hair
Answer: B: Compulsive eating of hair 
Explanation: Ans is 'b' i.e. Compulsive eating of hair o Trichophagia is compulsive eating of hair and is usually associated with trichotillomania i.e. compulsive pulling of hair.o Compulsive shopping is called Oniomania.o Compulsive stealing is called Kleptomania.Also knowo Pyromania i.e. pathological fire setting