N-Acetylcysteine in the Treatment of Trichotillomania

    January 2012 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    AnaRita Rodrigues-Barata, Antonio Rodríguez‐Pichardo, Antonellá Tosti, F. Camacho‐Martínez
    TLDR N-acetylcysteine may help treat trichotillomania.
    The document discussed the use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in treating trichotillomania, a condition where individuals compulsively pull out their hair, leading to noticeable hair loss. Two case reports were presented: a 23-year-old woman and a 19-year-old woman, both of whom experienced significant hair regrowth after being treated with NAC at a dosage of 1,200 mg/day. The treatment showed promising results, with complete regrowth in the affected areas within 2-3 months and no adverse events reported. Despite these positive outcomes, the document emphasized the need for further studies to determine the optimal treatment regimen and long-term efficacy of NAC for trichotillomania.
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