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An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.

Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.

Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.

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.

A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.

A gluten-free diet stopped a child's hair-eating behavior and suggested she had celiac disease.

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.

An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.

Behavioral therapy, N-acetyl cysteine, and olanzapine may help treat trichotillomania.

New drugs like N-acetylcysteine and dronabinol show promise for treating hair-pulling disorder.

Behavioral therapies are more effective than drugs for treating trichotillomania.

Growing hairs are easier to pull out than resting hairs due to different anchorage strengths.

Adding aripiprazole to the treatment improved hair-pulling symptoms in a teenager.

Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often starting in childhood.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.

The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.

Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder that starts in early teens and causes distress and hair loss.

Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.

N-acetylcysteine and memantine are recommended as safe and effective treatments for trichotillomania.

The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.

The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.

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.

The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.

Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.

Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.

Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.

Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.

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.