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Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Latest Publications and Research on Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Clin Case Rep      

Trichobezoar as a cause of pediatric acute small bowel obstruction.

Kwok AMF

This case serves to raise awareness of trichobezoar as a diagnosis in young children who present with abdominal pain, a palpable mass, and signs of ac ... Read More

Source: PubMed
BMJ Case Rep      

Management of a trichobezoar caused by consumption of artificial hair extensions.

Smith RE, Rait JS, Said A, Dighe S

Trichobezoars are rare, but most commonly found in young women with trichophagia and trichotillomania. Complications can include iron deficiency anaem ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Arch Argent Pediatr      

[New-onset trichotillomania during treatment with stimulant drugs. About two pediatric clinical cases].

Fernández Manso B, Villora Morcillo N, Taboas Pereira MA, Elipe Maldonado C

Stimulant drugs are commonly used in pediatric population in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and their side effects are wel ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Eur Neuropsychopharmacol   2020 Jan 15   

Duration of illness and cortical thickness in trichotillomania: Preliminary evidence for illness change over time.

Grant JE, Keuthen NJ, Stein DJ, Lochner C, Chamberlain SR

Trichotillomania is a psychiatric condition characterized by repetitive pulling out of one's hair, leading to marked functional impairment. The aim of ... Read More

Source: PubMed

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