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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Searching for effective treatment options for 'Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder symptom'? This page is a valuable resource, featuring a complete guide to the latest medications-both generic and branded-ideal for relieving Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder symptom.

Learn about various drugs, from their dosages and potential side effects to pricing and administration guidelines, to find the right solution for managing Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder symptom effectively.

Our FAQ section on some drugs addresses common inquiries to provide a better understanding of the popular medications to treat Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder symptom.

Consult with your doctor to verify all details and find the most effective treatment approach for your needs.

Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a hair pulling disorder where a person urges to pull out hair from their scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Hair pulling is an impulse control disorder which can result in noticeable hair loss in adults and adolescents.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Clomipramine

Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Brand Names :
Anafranil (10 mg) | Clomip | Clomifril | Clonil | Clofranil | Obsenil | Clomi (10mg) | Clomilent | Syconil FC | Clopic
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Naltrexone

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, prescribed for management of alcoholism and addiction to opioid drugs.

Brand Names :
Naltrex | Nodict | Naltima | Nalcon
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Olanzapine

Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia.

Brand Names :
Jolyon - Md | Olanex | Olanex | Oliza | Olexar | Zypine | Psychozap | Psycholanz | Onza | Olanzotic
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Suggested Readings on Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Does Stress Cause Hair loss?

Does Stress Cause Hair loss?

Hair loss due to stress can be a cause for anxiety. Stress causes telogen effluvium, trichotillomania, or alopecia areata.

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

A normal hair goes through three phases, the anagen phase, the catagen phase and the telogen phase.

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair loss, referred to as alopecia, is a common yet distressing condition that affects young as well as older individuals.

Causes of Hair Loss | Hair Fall

Causes of Hair Loss | Hair Fall

Worried about your hair loss? Before you leap into a course of treatment, look at what might be causing your hair to fall.

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

A normal hair goes through three phases, the anagen phase, the catagen phase and the telogen phase.

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair loss, referred to as alopecia, is a common yet distressing condition that affects young as well as older individuals.

Trichobezoars - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Trichobezoars - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Trichobezoars are undigested masses of hair mixed with food particles in the abdomen hairball and it is especially common in women with psychiatric disorders.

Do you wish to consult a Trichologist for your problem? Ask your question

Dr. Sabana Ansari

MBBS, Degree in Trichology ( IAT), Diploma Cosmetology

5 years experience

Derm E Care, Andheri West, Mumbai

Dr. Sarfraz Ali

BHMS, Certificate in Trichology

7 years experience

Siddiqui Clinic, Next to A-One imaging centre, Naka 6, Darbhanga