research Characteristics of 60 Adult Chronic Hair Pullers
Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
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research Hair Pull Test: Evidence-Based Update and Revision of Guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
research Optimizing Psychological Interventions for Trichotillomania: An Update on Current Empirical Status
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
research Cross-Sectional Survey Examining Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
research Trichoscopy-Assisted Hair Pull Test: A Helpful Adjunct to Trichoscopy for Diagnosing and Managing Alopecias
The trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test
The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
research Trichotillomania: Hair Pulling Disorder
Habit reversal training effectively treats hair-pulling disorder in both adults and children.
research Hair-Pulling Disorder
New treatments for hair-pulling disorder focus on personalized approaches and combining therapies for better results.
research Serial Trichoscopy vs. Modified Hair Pull Test for Monitoring Disease Activity and Treatment Response of Localized Alopecia Areata
Serial trichoscopy is more reliable than the modified hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
research Analysis of Microscopic Examination of Pulled Out Hair in Telogen Effluvium Patients
More atypical club hairs may indicate Telogen Effluvium.
research Recent Advances in the Treatment of Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
New drugs like N-acetylcysteine and dronabinol show promise for treating hair-pulling disorder.
research Androgenic Alopecia, Male and Female Pattern, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Hair Pull Test
research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
research A Case to Tear One's Hair Out: Trichotillomania in Wilson's Disease
A patient with Wilson's disease showed hair-pulling behavior as an initial symptom.
research A Childhood Case of Trichotillomania Associated with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Stigmatization Due to Outstanding Red Hair
A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
research Hair Diseases in Childhood
Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
research Bitemporal Hair Loss Related to Traction Alopecia
Persistent pulling on hair can cause permanent hair loss.
research Trichotillomania: Bizarre Pattern of Hair Loss in an 11-Year-Old Girl
An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome And Loose Anagen Hair
Loose Anagen Syndrome causes easy-to-pull, thin hair, mainly in young girls, and improves with age.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
research A Case of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome Associated With Trichotillomania in a 14-Year-Old Girl
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Trichotillomania: Neurobiology And Treatment
Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with therapy and medication.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management
To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
research The Opiate Antagonist, Naltrexone, in the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
research Group Treatment for Trichotillomania: Behavior Therapy Versus Supportive Therapy
Group behavior therapy reduces hair-pulling symptoms more than supportive therapy but has limited long-term effectiveness.
research Trichotillomania: Behavioral Symptom or Clinical Syndrome?
Trichotillomania is a complex condition involving compulsive hair pulling that causes distress and hair loss.