research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
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Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
research Tales of bugs, delusions of parasitosis, and what to do
Escitalopram might effectively treat delusions of parasitosis and possibly Morgellons disease, with psychological factors being important to consider.
research Fluoxetine- and Sertraline-Related Hair Loss in a Teenager: A Case Report
A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.
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 Trichotillomania treated with n-acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine may help treat trichotillomania.
research Childhood onset trichotillomania: a retrospective analysis of 78 cases visiting tertiary general hospital
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp and may have other mental health issues.
research Psychotropic Treatment of Psychodermatologic Disorders
Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
research Trichotillomania – therapeutic possibilities
Cognitive-behavioral therapy with habit reversal training is the most effective treatment for trichotillomania.
research A Child with Nonscarring Alopecia
A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
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 Risk of hair loss with different antidepressants
Bupropion causes more hair loss than other antidepressants, with paroxetine causing the least.
research Hair Loss Associated with Sertraline: Two Case Reports and Review
Sertraline, an antidepressant, may rarely cause hair loss.
research Beneath the surface: dermatology and psychiatry
Skin diseases can cause psychological issues, and better integration of dermatology and psychiatry is needed to improve patient care.
research Sustain Released Bupropion in the Treatment of Tricotillomania: Outpatient Follow Up Survey
Bupropion SR may help treat trichotillomania.
research How to Select Pharmacologic Treatments to Manage Recidivism Risk in Sex Offenders: Consider Patient Factors When Choosing Off-Label Hormonal and Nonhormonal Agents
Choose treatments for sex offenders based on individual needs, using hormonal and nonhormonal options to reduce sexual drive.
research Trichotillomania in Childhood: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment can significantly improve trichotillomania in children.
research Trichotillomania in long COVID successfully treated with escitalopram: A case report
Escitalopram helped a woman with hair-pulling due to long COVID.
research Trichotillomania Across Circuits: Neurobiology, Sensory Processing, and Genetic Insights
Trichotillomania treatment is improving with behavior therapy and new drug approaches, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis remain.
research Hair-Related Dysmorphophobia: A Mini-Review
Hair-related body dysmorphic disorder is common in hair loss patients and needs early recognition for proper treatment.
research Insights into the peripheral nature of persistent sexual dysfunction associated with post-finasteride, post-SSRI and post-accutane syndromes: lessons learned from a case study
Peripheral treatments showed some improvement in sexual dysfunction, but central symptoms remain challenging.
research TRICHOTILLOMANIA WITH GIANT GASTRIC TRICHOBEZOAR IN A FEMALE CHILD: A CASE REPORT
An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
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.
research Hair-Pulling Disorder
New treatments for hair-pulling disorder focus on personalized approaches and combining therapies for better results.
research HAIR LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH ESCITALOPRAM: DO SSRIs AFFECT MELATONIN AT THE HAIR FOLLICLE?
The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
research Citalopram–induced delusions in an older adult
An older woman had false beliefs after taking a depression medication, which stopped when she stopped the medication.
research Hair Loss Associated with Sertraline: Two Case Reports and Review
Sertraline, an antidepressant, may cause hair loss in rare cases.
research Alleviation of alopecia after switching from escitalopram to duloxetine: a case report
Switching from escitalopram to duloxetine helped stop hair loss.
research Letters to the Editors
Hair loss patients may often have Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and proper psychological assessment and treatment can help.