Striatal abnormalities in trichotillomania: A multi-site MRI analysis [PDF]
Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) is characterized by the repetitive pulling out of one's own hair, and is classified as an Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorder.
Masanori Isobe +6 more
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Screened prevalence of trichotillomania and its association with self-esteem among Saudi medical students: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
IntroductionTrichotillomania is a chronic psychiatric syndrome characterized by an uncontrollable urge to pull out one’s hair. The current diagnostic criteria for Trichotillomania are as follows: hair pulling that leads to hair loss; attempts to reduce ...
Saleh A. Alghamdi
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Clinical characteristics of natural recovery in trichotillomania and skin picking disorder [PDF]
BackgroundApproximately 25% of people with trichotillomania recover without receiving formal treatment. Rates of natural recovery in skin picking disorder are unknown. More importantly, variables that predict natural recovery in trichotillomania and skin
Megha Neelapu, Jon E. Grant
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Hair Care and Hair-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hair‐Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders (HFRBDs), commonly associated with trichotillomania (TTM), including hair pulling, manipulation, or ingestion, can cause significant emotional, physical, and social distress. This study aimed to (1) identify hair care‐related behaviors among individuals with HFRBDs; (2) explore how
Hollatz L, Gerlach AL.
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Gastric Trichobezoar: A Case Report of a Young Adult From a Secondary Hospital. [PDF]
Key Clinical Message Trichobezoar is the pathological formation of a hair mass within the gastrointestinal tract, usually correlated with psychiatric conditions like trichotillomania and trichophagia. Intestinal obstruction represents a significant potential complication.
Hamdnaalla MAA +6 more
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Treatment Strategies for Pediatric Trichotillomania: State-of-the-Art Review on Progress and Persistent Challenges. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Trichotillomania (TTM) is a condition characterized by recurrent hair pulling, often resulting in hair loss and functional impairment. The disorder remains underreported in the pediatric population, despite high rates of psychiatric comorbidities.
Sharifi S +4 more
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Pediatric Rapunzel Syndrome Presenting With Jejunojejunal Intussusception Managed Surgically: A Rare Case Report. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Bezoars are masses of indigestible material within the gastrointestinal tract. Trichobezoars, composed of hair, are rare and typically occur in young females with psychiatric conditions. Rapunzel syndrome is a severe variant where the trichobezoar extends into the small intestine.
Irfan M +8 more
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Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of 1,234 individuals diagnosed with trichotillomania in the Swedish National Patient Register [PDF]
Trichotillomania is an understudied, underrecognized, and difficult-to-treat psychiatric disorder that affects about 1–2% of the population, predominantly women.
Luis C. Farhat +10 more
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Atomoxetine-Induced Spontaneous Seminal Discharge in Adult ADHD With Trichotillomania: Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Saleh A Alghamdi Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Saleh A Alghamdi, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), P.O.
Alghamdi SA
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Moth-Eaten Pattern of Alopecia in Lichen Planopilaris. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Moth‐eaten pattern of alopecia can be seen in various dermatological conditions, including lichen planopilaris (LPP). Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathology correlation can give a clue to the etiology of moth‐eaten pattern of alopecia. Since alopecia in LPP is permanent, early recognition and treatment are necessary to prevent progression ...
Jaiswal S +3 more
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