title: Lithium treatment of chronic hair pulling.
abstract: Ten patients with chronic hair pulling received trials of lithium carbonate of 2 to 14 months' duration. Eight patients demonstrated decreased hair pulling and mild to marked hair regrowth. Three responders experienced increased hair pulling subsequent to discontinuation of lithium treatment. Lithium's effect on hair pulling may be related to its observed benefits in treating aggressivity, impulsivity, and mood instability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Christenson
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Popkin
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Mackenzie
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Realmuto
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium