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Suggest Treatment For Trichotillomania

Hello, I have a habit of pulling out my hair, or "Trichotillomania" - as it is referred to.
There was a period of time when I stopped doing this and I thought it was no longer a problem, but it's happening again. I am worried about further hair loss and the damage I am doing to my hair. Could you please help?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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hi..thanks for writing..i have understood your concerns..

trichotillomania comes under impulse control disorder..and it is very distressing while trying to resist the impulses..

when a person does not resist it,s/he develops anxiety symptoms..

it can be treated with SSRI antidepressant medications..there are reports of complete improvement with FLUOXETINE, SERTRALINE..

if I would be your treating doctor I will start you on fluoxetine..in my opinion, you shud consult a psychiatrist and give detailed history, he will evaluate you and accordingly prescribe medications..do not try drugs on your own..

i feel this would suffice..best of luck..
get well soon..
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Suggest Treatment For Trichotillomania

hi..thanks for writing..i have understood your concerns.. trichotillomania comes under impulse control disorder..and it is very distressing while trying to resist the impulses.. when a person does not resist it,s/he develops anxiety symptoms.. it can be treated with SSRI antidepressant medications..there are reports of complete improvement with FLUOXETINE, SERTRALINE.. if I would be your treating doctor I will start you on fluoxetine..in my opinion, you shud consult a psychiatrist and give detailed history, he will evaluate you and accordingly prescribe medications..do not try drugs on your own.. i feel this would suffice..best of luck.. get well soon..