Psychopharmacological Treatment of Trichotillomania in an Adolescent Case: Significant Improvement with Aripiprazole Augmentation

The document reports on the case of a 15-year-old adolescent with trichotillomania (TTM), a chronic impulse control disorder characterized by the compulsion to pull out one's own hair. This case study highlights the patient's significant improvement following treatment with aripiprazole, an antipsychotic medication. While various pharmacological agents and psychotherapies, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy, have been employed to treat TTM, there has been no established consensus in the literature regarding the most effective treatment approach. The positive response of the adolescent to aripiprazole in this case suggests that it may be a beneficial pharmacological option for managing TTM symptoms.