research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
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research The Failure Behavior of the Anchorage of Hairs During Slow Extraction
Growing hairs are easier to pull out than resting hairs due to different anchorage strengths.
research Psychopharmacological Treatment of Trichotillomania in an Adolescent Case: Significant Improvement with Aripiprazole Augmentation
Adding aripiprazole to the treatment improved hair-pulling symptoms in a teenager.
research The Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy Versus Medicines When Treating Trichotillomania
Behavioral therapies are more effective than drugs for treating trichotillomania.
research Update on the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Effective treatments for trichotillomania include cognitive-behavioral therapy, certain medications, and alternative support tools.
research Trichotillomania: A 2003 Review
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
research Trichotillomania: An Impulse Control Disorder
Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.
research A Trichobezoar in a Child with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease: A Case Report
A gluten-free diet stopped a child's hair-eating behavior and suggested she had celiac disease.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Trichotillomania
Behavioral therapy, N-acetyl cysteine, and olanzapine may help treat trichotillomania.
research Under-Diagnosed Psychiatric Syndrome: Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often starting in childhood.
research Hair Loss in Children: A Detailed Overview of Pediatric Alopecia
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Female Hair Loss: Assessment, Categorization, and Management
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
research A Retrospective Review of 12 Patients with Trichotillomania Treated in a Psychodermatology Service
The review found that individualized treatment and teamwork are important for trichotillomania, and patients who followed through with treatment often improved.
research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
research Chronic Alopecia: A Case of Trichotillomania in a 27-Year-Old Woman
A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
research Update on the Treatment of Trichotillomania
N-acetylcysteine and memantine are recommended as safe and effective treatments for trichotillomania.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
research Hair Loss And Its Management In Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research Hair Loss in Women
Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
research Hair Loss in Women
Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
research Dermatologic Investigation of Alopecia in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta)
Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.
research Hair Loss
Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
research Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Loss
Hair loss can cause serious mental health problems and treating it requires a team of experts.
research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Trichotillomania Across the Life Span
Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder that starts in early teens and causes distress and hair loss.
research Trichotillomania: A Review of Impulse-Control Disorder and Treatment Options
Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood
The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.