Trichotillomania: a review and case report.
Although patients with trichotillomania typically present to dermatologists, the diagnosis and treatment lie in the field of psychiatry. We report an unusual case of a 33-year-old woman with severe trichotillomania. We review common clinical and pathologic findings of this often chronic and socially debilitating disorder. In addition, we discuss treatment options for dermatologists and how collaboration with psychiatrists is the most effective management for these difficult-to-treat patients.
Nuss
Michelle A
MA
Department of Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, One Medical Center Dr, PO Box 9160, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. mnuss@hsc.wvu.edu
Carlisle
David
D
Hall
Mary
M
Yerneni
Srinivas C
SC
Kovach
Rodney
R
D000328:Adult; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D016666:Fluvoxamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*
D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D016666:Fluvoxamine