Trichotillomania Treated with N-Acetylcysteine

    May 2018 in “ Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology ”
    Faruk Kılıç, Süleyman Keleş
    TLDR N-acetylcysteine may help treat trichotillomania.
    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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