research How to Diagnose Hair Loss
The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
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420-450 / 1000+ results research Trichotillomania associated with the "Friar Tuck sign" and nail-biting.
Trichotillomania can be identified by a "Friar Tuck sign" and nail-biting.
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 Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans
The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
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 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 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 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 Hair Casts
Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
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 Hair loss in children.
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
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 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 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 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.
research Hair diseases: a big problem on a small surface
Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
research Disorders of the Hair and Scalp in Childhood
Childhood hair and scalp disorders can be managed with treatments like cortisone and corticosteroids.