research Characteristics of 60 adult chronic hair pullers
Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
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research Hair pull test: Evidence-based update and revision of guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
research Optimizing psychological interventions for trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder): an update on current empirical status
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
research Cross-sectional survey examining skin picking and hair pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
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 Optimizing treatment of compulsive hair pulling in children and young people: A case series from a pediatric psychodermatology service
A multidisciplinary approach with virtual sessions effectively reduces compulsive hair pulling in young people.
research (R) Alopecia areata hair pull test and its correlation to histopathological findings.
Transverse sectioning is more reliable for diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopy‐assisted hair pull test: A helpful adjunct to trichoscopy for diagnosing and managing alopecias
The trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test
The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
research Trichotillomania/Hair Pulling Disorder
Habit reversal training effectively treats hair-pulling disorder in both adults and children.
research Hair-Pulling Disorder
New treatments for hair-pulling disorder focus on personalized approaches and combining therapies for better results.
research Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test
The pull and wash tests are simple, cost-effective ways to diagnose hair loss severity and type.
research Pulling force deforms hair follicle root sheath nuclei and surrounding dermal collagen matrix differently at infundibulum, isthmus and suprabulbar regions
Hair follicles respond differently to pulling forces in various regions.
research Using My Body, Using My Labor: Exploring The Relationship Between African American Women And Chronic Hair Pulling Behavior
Chronic hair pulling in African American women may be linked to coping and self-satisfaction.
research Serial trichoscopy vs. modified hair pull test for monitoring the disease activity and treatment response of localized alopecia areata
Serial trichoscopy is more reliable than the modified hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
research Analysis of Microscopic Examination of Pulled Out Hair in Telogen Effluvium Patients
More atypical club hairs may indicate Telogen Effluvium.
research From Hair-Pulling to Trichobezoars and Rapunzel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is an obsessive-compulsive disorder causing hair pulling, needing complex treatment to prevent serious issues.
research When the mind pulls the hair: a narrative case study of stress-induced alopecia areata in a medical resident
Stress and emotional suppression can cause hair loss, so addressing both mental and physical health is important.
research Rethinking the mechanics of hair growth: evidence for a pulling model
research Corrigendum: Analysis of Microscopic Examination of Pulled Out Hair in Telogen Effluvium Patients
The document corrects details about examining hair from patients with a hair loss condition called Telogen Effluvium.
research Androgenic Alopecia, Male and Female Pattern, Platelet Rich Plasma, Hair Pull Test.
research Videodermoscopy in the evaluation of hair and scalp disorders
Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
research Hair care products: waving, straightening, conditioning, and coloring
Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
research Hair anatomy for the clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Hair evaluation methods: Merits and demerits
Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
research Diffuse hair loss: Its triggers and management
To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Evaluation and diagnosis of the hair loss patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
research Eosinophils in fibrous tracts and near hair bulbs: A helpful diagnostic feature of alopecia areata
Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Hair loss perception and symptoms of depression in female outpatients attending a general dermatology clinic
Hair loss in women is linked to higher depression symptoms.