Do you have trichotellimania & if so, how are you handling it?

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Has it gotten better the older you get?

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No agreement among experts exists for the use of medication for treatment; however naltrexone, behavioral therapy, and habit reversal have been shown effective in reducing some symptoms.

Typically, trichotillomania is limited to younger children who tend to outgrow the behavior. For most, the hair pulling is time-limited to 12 months. Early onset (before age 6) is associated with a better prognosis.

Complications usually arise when the pulled-out hair is eaten (trichophagia). This can result in intestinal obstruction or lead to malnutrition.

Early detection remains the best form of prevention since it leads to early treatment. Decreasing stress in the environment might be beneficial, as stress may increase compulsive behavior

Is that the disorder where you pull out your hair?

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Do you have trichotellimania & if so, how are you handling it?

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