research Pathologic Quiz Case: Unexplained Hair Loss—1 Boy, 2 Cats, and 1 Dog
The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
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research A childhood case of trichotillomania associated with body dysmorphic disorder and stigmatization due to outstanding red hair
A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
research Traumatic Alopecia in Trichotillomania: a Pathogenic Interpretation of Histologic Lesions in the Pilosebaceous Unit*
Skin biopsy can help diagnose hair loss from trichotillomania.
research Trichotillomania: a good response to treatment with N-acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine effectively treats trichotillomania.
research Trichoscopy features of trichotillomania
Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
research Rethinking the mechanics of hair growth: evidence for a pulling model
research Plica neuropathica: Bird's nest under dermatoscope
Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
research Trichotillomania in a young male complicated by tinea capitis associated with Cryptococcus laurentii and Candida parapsilosis
The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.
research Re-Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale
The hair-pulling scale needs improvement for better accuracy and consistency.
research Sensitive scalp – scratching for a cause and remedy
research ‘Plica neuropathica’: Matting of Hair
A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
research Hair pull test: A clinical update for patients with Asian- and Afro-textured hair
Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
research Bridging the Gap between Dermatology and Psychiatry: A Review on Quality of Life in Trichotillomania and Special Considerations in Management
Trichotillomania requires combined dermatology and psychiatry care for better management and quality of life.
research Weathering of hair in trichoteiromania
Her hair grew back normally after she stopped rubbing it.
research Traumatic Alopecia (without Traction Alopecia)
Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
research Plica Neuropathica in 2 Hispanic Patients
Two Hispanic women developed Plica neuropathica, a condition causing tangled hair, possibly due to hair damage and various risk factors.
research Trichotillometry: the quantitation of hair pluckability as a method of nutritional
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
research Hypertrichosis Cubiti Presenting in a Female Child: A Case Report
A six-year-old girl with extra hair on her elbows was treated with hair removal methods.
research Differential diagnosis of trichotillomania by trichoscopy
Azathioprine may help with severe hair loss, a new topical treatment could counteract hair thinning, and trichoscopy can diagnose hair-pulling disorder effectively.
research TRICHOPATHOPHOBIA.
Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
research Trichotillometry: the quantitation of hair pluckability as a method of nutritional assessment
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
research Plica polonica: An overview of the disorder and its homoeopathic therapeutics
Plica Polonica is a rare hair disorder causing severe matting, managed by detangling or cutting, and prevented with regular hair care.
research Group Treatment for Trichotillomania: Behavior Therapy Versus Supportive Therapy
Group behavior therapy reduces hair-pulling symptoms more than supportive therapy but has limited long-term effectiveness.
research Psychological Aspects of Hair Loss
Hair loss can cause and be caused by psychological issues.
research α1-AR agonist induced piloerection protects against the development of traction alopecia
Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
research A rare clinical image of hypertrichosis (Werewolf syndrome)
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
research Loose anagen hair of childhood: The phenomenon of easily pluckable hair
Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.
research Plica neuropathica: novel presentation of a rare disease
A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
research Brief study of hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and can be managed with treatments like laser, electrolysis, or new topical solutions.
research Familial congenital generalized hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.