research An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Associated with Authentic Hair Extension in a Young African-American Female Adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
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research Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome – A Treatable Condition?
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
research Cutaneous Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Sequential High- And Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy For Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Fluoxetine- and Sertraline-Related Hair Loss in a Teenager: A Case Report
A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.
research Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Female Dermatological Patients
Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.
research Diffuse Hair Loss Induced by Sertraline Use
Sertraline can cause hair loss, which stops after stopping the drug.
research The Treatment of Chinese Medicine on Adolescent Alopecia
Traditional Chinese medicine improved hair loss in a teenager with alopecia.
research Subject Index Volume 3, 2002
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Quality of Life and Associated Lifestyle Patterns
Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.
research Altered Resting-State Activity in Seasonal Affective Disorder
People with Seasonal Affective Disorder have different brain activity in certain areas when resting.
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 Trichodynia (Scalp Dysesthesia)
Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
research Mood and Sexual Function in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.
research Cutaneous Effects of the Most Commonly Used Antidepressant Medication, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
research Trichotillomania in Children and Adolescents: Review of the Literature and Case Report
The document concludes that supportive home environments and addressing parent-child interactions can effectively treat trichotillomania in children.
research Allopregnanolone Mediates the Exacerbation of Tourette-Like Responses by Acute Stress in Mouse Models
Stress worsens Tourette symptoms by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
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 The 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Dyskinesia in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
research Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers
Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
research Research Brief: Self-Reports of Persistent Antiandrogenic, Estrogenic, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Finasteride Usage Among Men
Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
research Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Useful as an Adjunctive Treatment for Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis? A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Study
Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
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 An Unusual Side Effect of Azathioprine
Azathioprine can cause unusual hair loss, which may reverse after stopping the drug.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias in Dogs and Cats
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research An Update on Alopecia and Its Association With Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
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research Hair Loss in Children: Etiologies and Treatment
Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
research Off-Label Medication and Use of Unapproved Drugs
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.