71 citations
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May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that trichothiodystrophy hair brittleness is linked to abnormalities in sulfur content and structural organization, making it prone to breakage.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study found that trichodynia was significantly more common in patients with Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Areata, and anxiety frequently accompanied trichodynia in these conditions.
January 2017 in “International journal of science and research” This review discusses treatment options for trichotillomania, focusing on cognitive-behavioral interventions and promising developments in combined pharmacotherapy and therapy approaches, but reports no new findings.
22 citations
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January 1992 in “PubMed” This preliminary study suggests that baseline central serotonin turnover, indicated by CSF 5-HIAA levels, may influence treatment response to serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in women with trichotillomania.
June 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” In this retrospective study, researchers from the University of Bologna observed that trichoscopy can aid in diagnosing allergic scalp contact dermatitis, with key findings including common trichoscopic patterns of erythema, white scales, arborizing vessels, and simple red loops in 12 patients diagnosed with the condition.
36 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews various hair abnormalities observable through trichoscopy in conditions like monilethrix, trichorrhexis nodosa, and ectodermal dysplasias, with no new clinical findings reported.
September 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study provides a comprehensive review of trichotillomania, focusing on its clinical symptoms, etiology, diagnostics, and treatment methods, while also addressing serious complications like trichobezoars and Rapunzel Syndrome.
June 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers found that trichoscopy helps detect early signs of female-pattern hair loss before it is visible, highlighting its importance for monitoring and managing the condition.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” In this study, researchers documented several trichoscopic features that were statistically significant indicators of alopecia and scalp disorders compared to healthy controls.
24 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss effectively.
96 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing various types of alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it is suggested as a non-invasive method for diagnosis and monitoring treatment responses.
21 citations
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review evaluates various cognitive-behavioral interventions for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on their efficacy.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” In this review, the authors concluded that trichoscopy is a quick, non-invasive, and effective method for diagnosing and monitoring non-scarring alopecia, offering a more precise and faster alternative compared to other diagnostic methods for identifying and managing different types of hair loss.
November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes the first known instances of male androgenetic alopecia with trichoteiromania, suggesting self-induced hair loss can occur alongside patterned miniaturization of hair.
November 2023 in “Scholars academic journal of biosciences” This study highlights a case of trichotillomania with trichophagia in a 7-year-old girl, illustrating the medical complications and need for awareness and collaborative management of this condition, often misdiagnosed due to stigma.
46 citations
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that trichodynia is common among patients with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, and it often coexists with psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
This review highlights advances in understanding trichotillomania's neurobiology and treatment, noting behavior therapy's effectiveness and new pharmacological and digital therapies, while addressing underdiagnosis, stigma, and research gaps.
May 2015 in “UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal” This review suggests that while both pharmaceuticals and behavioral therapies can reduce symptoms of trichotillomania, behavioral therapies often prove more effective, though long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that trichoscopy is a valid and sensitive tool for diagnosing and evaluating eyebrow involvement in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy can differentiate between dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis by identifying distinctive features and may help assess disease activity.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing various hair disorders by identifying specific trichoscopic patterns, such as hair diameter diversity in androgenetic alopecia and exclamatory marks in alopecia areata.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Neuropsychiatry” This review discusses the potential factors contributing to trichotillomania and reports that behavioral therapy, N-acetyl cysteine, and olanzapine may be beneficial for those affected; it provides no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Yassawi Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that trichoscopy is highly effective for diagnosing different types of alopecia, showing an average diagnostic accuracy of 90–95%, with specific features aiding in differentiating forms like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. New technologies and AI improve interpretation objectivity, suggesting expanded clinical integration.
37 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” This article discusses the impact of trichotillomania on children, highlighting significant impairment and distress, but reports no new clinical findings.
178 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This review discusses the application of trichoscopy in diagnosing various hair and scalp diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its role as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities.
July 2026 in “UCLA Department of Medicine Clinical Insights” This case report illustrates how cognitive-behavioral therapy effectively reduced hair-pulling behavior and improved self-confidence and interpersonal relationships in a patient with trichotillomania.
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April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, trichoscopy was highlighted as a valuable diagnostic tool for traction alopecia, particularly in black women, revealing common signs like vellus hair and hair casts, although it requires a suggestive clinical history for effective use.