January 1999 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that trichotillomania was more common in younger people, particularly females, and was characterized by increased catagen hair without perifollicular inflammation.
15 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current hair removal methods improve appearance but need more research for better options.
13 citations
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October 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This article reviews various self-aggressive hair disorders such as trichotillomania and emphasizes the psychiatric aspects of these conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2014 in “Professional Beauty” This article explores the rising popularity of body sugaring as a hair removal technique and reports no new research findings.
In this literature review, researchers highlighted that trichotillomania involves dysregulated reward circuits, abnormal sensory processing, and potential genetic factors, advancing both therapeutic strategies and understanding of the condition, but stigma and provider training gaps persist in effective care provision.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” In this article, the researchers emphasized the importance of proper incision angles and careful preparation of the receiving site during eyebrow hair transplants to achieve natural-looking results, highlighting that meticulous planning in design and positioning is crucial.
28 citations
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” January 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
April 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses trichotillomania, including its diagnosis and management, and emphasizes the importance of a psychiatry-dermatology liaison alongside behavioral therapy and pharmacological options.
April 2016 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” This article reviews treatment approaches for trichotillomania, emphasizing differences from OCD therapies and recommending specific management strategies, without providing new experimental findings.
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.
52 citations
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October 1997 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This discussion reviews the complexities of trichotillomania's symptoms, pathology, and treatment, but reports no new research findings; it highlights a specific illustrative case.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series reported that patients with trichotillomania and pseudofolliculitis experienced improvement in itch symptoms and hair regrowth after receiving topical steroids, topical, or oral antibiotics.
This case report describes a six-year-old girl with hypertrichosis cubiti, characterized by excess terminal hair growth around the elbows, and notes treatment with over-the-counter depilatory creams and shaving to address aesthetic concerns.
December 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
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.
45 citations
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” This study reports that using laser microdissection to isolate telogen hair follicles significantly improves DNA extraction efficiency for STR typing, reducing contamination from keratin.
March 1999 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” This article reviews trichotillomania, highlighting its prevalence, common treatment options, and challenges such as secrecy and delayed treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” This case series reports promising initial data on using microneedling with a dermaroller in trichotillomania patients, indicating potential efficacy in reducing compulsive hair-pulling behaviors and promoting hair regrowth.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This case study reports successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl's trichotillomania with cognitive behavioral therapy, mild topical treatments, and supportive parental involvement, without psychopharmacologic intervention.
27 citations
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February 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study concluded that isolated trichotillomania of the eyebrows and eyelashes, identified by specific hair characteristics, may be linked to underlying obsessive-compulsive disorders in affected patients.
3 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of counseling and development” This review discusses trichotillomania, covering its characteristics, impact, and treatment options, and reports no new findings.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” This abstract reviews eyebrow transplantation techniques, highlighting that follicular unit extraction prevents scarring at the donor site, unlike strip harvesting, and reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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May 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 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.
119 citations
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February 2009 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” This review discusses the psychological and neurobiological aspects of trichotillomania and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for further research on its treatment and neural mechanisms.
January 2015 in “The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology” This review discusses trichotillomania treatments, highlighting that habit reversal training shows promise for children and adolescents, although further research is needed, as existing literature on this age group is sparse.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.
October 2024 in “Российский физиологический журнал им И М Сеченова” This study explores the neurobiology and genetics of barbering (hair and whisker biting) in laboratory rodents, and its potential links to stress, aggression, grooming, and stereotypic behaviors, highlighting its significance in experimental work with these animals.
November 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review outlines current treatment strategies for trichotillomania, noting that while cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective, N-acetylcysteine and memantine are also recommended due to their safety and efficacy, though evidence for other drugs like fluoxetine and naltrexone remains limited.