Extensive Cicatricial Alopecia in a Patient with Long-Term Trichotillomania
October 2015
in “
The Journal of Dermatology
”
TLDR Early treatment of hair-pulling disorder is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and scarring.
The document described a case of extensive cicatricial alopecia in a patient with long-term trichotillomania. The authors, affiliated with various departments of National Taiwan University and Cathay General Hospital, highlighted the severe and permanent hair loss resulting from the chronic hair-pulling disorder. The letter underscored the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in trichotillomania to prevent irreversible damage to the hair follicles and scalp.
