research Psychocutaneous disease
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
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60-90 / 1000+ results 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 Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Trichoscopy features of trichotillomania
Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
research Trichotillomania in Children
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp, and parents may not notice; stress can trigger it, and asking detailed questions helps in diagnosis and treatment.
research Trichotillomania associated with the "Friar Tuck sign" and nail-biting.
Trichotillomania can be identified by a "Friar Tuck sign" and nail-biting.
research Obsessive-compulsive skin disorders: a novel classification based on degree of insight
The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
research The Role of Cognitions and Beliefs in Trichotillomania: A Qualitative Study Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Cognitions significantly influence Trichotillomania, suggesting cognitive therapies could help.
research Under-diagnosed psychiatric syndrome. I: Trichotillomania.
Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often starting in childhood.
research A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania
Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
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 Alopecia in three macaque species housed in a laboratory environment
Different monkey species in a lab showed varying levels of hair loss due to factors like type, sex, age, season, and living conditions.
research Pigmented Casts
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
research The Friar Tuck sign in trichotillomania
An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.
research Histologic Features of Alopecias–Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
research Tricoses compulsivas
The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
research Madarosis, milphosis, eyelash trichomegaly, and dermatochalasis
The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.
research The self in the obsessive–compulsive-related disorders: hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research Sleep quality and its clinical associations in trichotillomania and skin picking disorder
People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
research Alopecia in children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Rapunzel syndrome: a rare form of trichobezoar in the stomach with some extension into the small intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
research What's missing from this picture? An approach to alopecia in children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
research Children with trichotillomania in COVID‐19 outbreak
More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
research Trichotillomania associated with a 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency: A case report
Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
research A retrospective review of 12 patients with trichotillomania treated in a psychodermatology service
The review found that individualized treatment and teamwork are important for trichotillomania, and patients who followed through with treatment often improved.
research Trichoscopic evaluation of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
research Common causes of paediatric alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
research Prior facility affects alopecia in adulthood for rhesus macaques
Where a rhesus macaque used to live can affect its chances of getting alopecia later in life, and females are more likely to be affected than males.