Trichotillomania, characterized by recurrent hair pulling leading to hair loss, was once considered rare but is now believed to be more common. The number of diagnosed cases has been increasing. A new definition proposed in the United States in 1987 distinguished trichotillomania from general hair-pulling behavior, sparking global debates on its conditions and treatments. The author reviewed recent Japanese studies on trichotillomania, comparing them with key international literature.
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November 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
August 2021 in “Pharmacy Today” The document's conclusion about hair loss cannot be determined.
June 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because it is not readable or understandable.
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December 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
January 2015 in “Rawal Medical Journal” 
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
