research Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Form of Trichobezoar in the Stomach with Extension into the Small Intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
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research Unusual Presentation of Rapunzel Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Girl
Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
research An Unusual Case Report of Rapunzel Syndrome Trichobezoar in a 3-Year-Old Boy
A 3-year-old boy had a rare hairball condition usually seen in teenage girls.
research An Unusual Case of Anasarca-Rapunzel Syndrome
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for treating complex cases of Rapunzel syndrome in children.
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 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.
research Trichotillomania And Trichophagia: Modern Diagnostic And Therapeutic Methods
Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
research The Hair Follicle: An Underutilized Source of Cells and Materials for Regenerative Medicine
Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
research Psychotrichology: Psychosomatic Aspects of Hair Diseases
Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
research Essentials of Hair Care Cosmetics
Hair care cosmetics affect hair health; know products, ingredients, and procedures.
research A Child with Nonscarring Alopecia
A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Alopecia Totalis in a Five-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report
A 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis had temporary hair regrowth with treatment but relapsed, highlighting the need for thorough investigation and holistic care.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Visual Diagnosis: A 17-Year-Old Girl with Crohn Disease
A girl with Crohn's disease had a hairball causing bowel obstruction, which was removed, and she recovered well.
research Compulsive Hair Disorders
The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
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 Mechanical Upper Bowel Obstruction Caused by a Large Trichobezoar in a Young Woman: A Very Unusual Case Report
A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
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 Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
research The Medical and Psychosocial Associations of Alopecia: Recognizing Hair Loss as More Than a Cosmetic Concern
Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
research Hair Today
The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias: Review of Histopathological Findings of 37 Patients from the Department of Dermatology at the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo from 2000 to 2005
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
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 An Overview of Herbal Ingredients with Anti-Dandruff Activity in Shampoo Formulations
Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.
research Tissue Engineering of Human Hair Follicles Using a Biomimetic Developmental Approach
Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
research The Zombie Commodity: Hair And The Politics Of Its Globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.