Abstract |
Hallopeau, a French dermatologist, coined the term trichotillomania (TM) to describe alopecia ( baldness) caused by self- traction of the hair, but the term now encompasses the entire syndrome of pathological hair-pulling. It is a disorder of impulse control. The authors present three (adult and child) cases of TM managed successfully using a combination of pharmacotherapy and a package of behaviour therapy. Some psychopathological aspects of the disorder are also discussed.
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Authors | Harprit Kaur, B S Chavan, Lok Raj |
Journal | Indian journal of psychiatry
(Indian J Psychiatry)
Vol. 47
Issue 4
Pg. 235-7
(Oct 2005)
ISSN: 1998-3794 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 20711315
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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