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research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research Trichodaganomania: A Curious Habit
Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.
research Under-diagnosed psychiatric syndrome. I: Trichotillomania.
Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often starting in childhood.
research Body-focused repetitive behaviors and the dermatology patient
Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
research A Series of Clinical Cases of Psychocutaneous Disorders in a Dermatology Unit in Albania
The conclusion is that a team of skin doctors and psychiatrists is needed to better treat patients with mind-skin disorders.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.
The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.
community i think i have finally found my retrogade alopecia triggers
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists
The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.
community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!
A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.
community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.