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Is Acetylcysteine Advisable For Excoriation Disorder?
Question: My daughter is mentally handycaPPED ,AND PICKES AT HERSELF IF SHE GETS STRESSED. HER DR PUT HER ON ACETYLCYSTEINE600MG TWICE A DAY.iS THIS A V ITIMAN SUPPLIMENT AND IS THID TO MUCH TO GIVE HER i CANT FIND ANYTHING ABOUT IT BEING FOR STRESS MY EMAIL IS YYYY@YYYY
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder has evidence that acetylcysteine can be very helpful. So this is an evidence-based intervention that I agree with. It is a supplement but has been very effective. I'd suggest trusting your doctor.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder has evidence that acetylcysteine can be very helpful. So this is an evidence-based intervention that I agree with. It is a supplement but has been very effective. I'd suggest trusting your doctor.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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