Trichotillomania Treated with N-Acetylcysteine

May 2018 in “ Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology ”

Faruk Kılıç, Süleyman Keleş

trichotillomania n-acetylcysteine selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs glutamate modulator NAC

Studysummary In this report, an 18-year-old female with trichotillomania was successfully treated using the glutamate modulator n-acetylcysteine.

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Trichotillomania (TTM) is a challenging disorder characterized by repetitive hair pulling, often treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), though their effectiveness is uncertain. This case report detailed the successful treatment of an 18-year-old female with TTM using the glutamate modulator n-acetylcysteine, highlighting its potential as an alternative treatment option.

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research The Opiate Antagonist, Naltrexone, in the Treatment of Trichotillomania

69 citations , October 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology”

This study found that naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling in adults with trichotillomania compared to placebo, although it improved cognitive flexibility.