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Suggest treatment for trichotillomania
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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?
gpt
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..