research Re-Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale
The hair-pulling scale needs improvement for better accuracy and consistency.
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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 Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Trichotillomania: Case Series
rTMS may help treat trichotillomania in some patients.
research Sustain Released Bupropion in the Treatment of Tricotillomania: Outpatient Follow Up Survey
Bupropion SR may help treat trichotillomania.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania
Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
research A Case of Delusional Parasitosis Secondary to Severe Iron Deficiency Anaemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Area for Clinical Vigilance
Iron deficiency can cause psychiatric symptoms that improve with proper treatment.
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 A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents
Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
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 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 Visual Diagnosis: The Case of the Balding Preschooler
A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
research Trichotillomania in Childhood: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment can significantly improve trichotillomania in children.
research Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies *
Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
research Trichotillomania and Trichophagia: Modern Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods
Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
research Trichotillomania: a case report with clinical and dermatoscopic differential diagnosis with alopecia areata
Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.
research Hair Care and Hair‐Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Study
Personalized hair care can help manage hair-focused repetitive behaviors.
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 Trichotillomania Across the Life Span
Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder that starts in early teens and causes distress and hair loss.
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 Advances in Topical Therapies for Clinically Relevant and Prevalent Forms of Alopecia
Topical treatments like minoxidil and corticosteroids are effective for hair loss, with JAK inhibitors promising for alopecia areata.
research Dramatic and persistent loss of eyelashes
If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.
research Bupropion for the treatment of fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania: a case report
Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
research Neuroimaging of sleep and depression
Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
research Psychosocial Aspects of Skin Conditions and Diseases
Skin conditions can cause significant psychological distress, so addressing mental health is crucial for improving quality of life.
research Treatment Strategies for Pediatric Trichotillomania: State‐of‐the‐Art Review on Progress and Persistent Challenges
Behavioral interventions, especially habit reversal training, are most effective for treating trichotillomania in children.
research The Role of Sex and Gender in Dermatology - From Pathogenesis to Clinical Implications
Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
research Psychocutaneous disease
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
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 Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.