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Hair pulling (trichotillomania) Report

Hair pulling, clinically known as trichotillomania, is a disorder characterized by noticeable hair-loss due to a recurrent failure to resist impulses to pull out hairs.


What we've learned from patients who report Hair pulling (trichotillomania)

Symptom severities

Severe
 14
Moderate
 11
Mild
 19
None
 16

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hair pulling (trichotillomania)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hair pulling (trichotillomania)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids 2   Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids: 5%
Luvox 2   Luvox: 5%
Lexapro 1   Lexapro: 2%
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT 1   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT: 2%
Clonazepam 1   Clonazepam: 2%
N-Acetylcysteine NAC 1   N-Acetylcysteine NAC: 2%
Luvox CR 1   Luvox CR: 2%
Citalopram 1   Citalopram: 2%
Psychiatrist (med management) 1   Psychiatrist (med management): 2%

Report created on May 28, 2012.