May 2015 in “UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal” Behavioral therapies are more effective than drugs for treating trichotillomania.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
3 citations,
April 2011 in “Neuropsychiatry” Behavioral therapy, N-acetyl cysteine, and olanzapine may help treat trichotillomania.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.
21 citations,
April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.