March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss can cause and be caused by psychological issues.
June 2010 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Self-induced vomiting in anorexia can lead to rare gout complications.
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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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December 1962 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The current state and future directions of the field that studies the connection between the mind and skin are discussed.
October 2024 in “Hippocrates Medical Journal” Eating disorders often cause skin issues, which can help in early diagnosis and treatment.
February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
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August 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” N-acetylcysteine effectively treats trichotillomania.
November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Self-induced hair loss should be considered in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
June 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The hair loss is likely due to a fade haircut.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.
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January 2000 Psychoactive drugs can help treat skin conditions linked to psychological issues.
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early recognition and treatment of EPDS are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Extraction videodermoscopy is an effective, non-invasive diagnostic tool for eruptive vellus hair cysts.
Light tickling can be unpleasant and may feel worse for individuals with autism.
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February 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Increasing zinc intake improved skin and hair symptoms in a rare genetic disorder.
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January 2021 in “Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology” Kids with skin problems are more likely to have mental health issues.
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December 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Adding aripiprazole to the treatment improved hair-pulling symptoms in a teenager.
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March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.
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January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with specific medications after 9 months.
December 2005 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Hair tourniquet syndrome can cause serious harm and may indicate child abuse.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.