January 2015 in “The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology” Habit reversal training effectively treats hair-pulling disorder in both adults and children.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
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October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” A 12-year-old boy with twenty nail dystrophy, a condition affecting all nails, was treated conservatively due to its self-limiting nature and good prognosis.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” A multidisciplinary approach effectively improves trichotillomania without side effects.
September 2024 in “Cureus” A 10-year-old boy's nail condition is mainly cosmetic and improves over time with treatment.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
November 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” N-acetylcysteine and memantine are recommended as safe and effective treatments for trichotillomania.
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May 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” "20-nail dystrophy" can have multiple causes.
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
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December 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.
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April 1977 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Skin biopsy can help diagnose hair loss from trichotillomania.
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March 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A multidisciplinary approach with virtual sessions effectively reduces compulsive hair pulling in young people.
March 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Lower illness acceptance is linked to more body dysmorphic disorder symptoms in patients with body modifications.
A runner developed tangled armpit hairs from shirt friction, preventable by shaving or wearing smooth shirts.
August 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” People with skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema have higher anxiety levels.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
February 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle” Psychological issues with skin problems worsen patients' lives and treatment.
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March 1981 in “PubMed” A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
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April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
January 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” 8 citations
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February 2021 in “Comprehensive psychiatry” People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
April 1940 in “Archives of dermatology” Diagnosing and treating skin conditions is challenging, especially when drug reactions mimic other diseases.
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” People obsessed with looking young may need therapy to address deeper issues.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping the depression medication improved the woman's eyebrow hair loss, and a treatment for a skin condition caused by mites was effective.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Hair-related body dysmorphic disorder is common in hair loss patients and needs early recognition for proper treatment.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.