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Trichotillomania
Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Homeopathic Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Surgical Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Other Treatment of Trichotillomania
What is Trichotillomania
Symptoms of Trichotillomania
Causes of Trichotillomania
Risk factors of Trichotillomania
Complications of Trichotillomania
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Trichotillomania
Precautions & Prevention of Trichotillomania
Treatment of Trichotillomania
Homeopathic Treatment of Trichotillomania
Homeopathy is safe natural and effective treatment of deep psychological issues and personality problems. It creates calm mind and healthy expressions and behavior. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of Trichotillomania are:
- Bell
- Cuprum
- Ars alb
- Digitalis
- Ignatia
- Lach
- Lit T
- Staph
Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Trichotillomania
Acupuncture relieves by improving the physiological function of the organs and organ system. In acupuncture therapist will first diagnose the case on the basis of energy system or chi blockage as well as on the basis of status of five elements. On this basis certain disease specific acupoints are selected and stimulated.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Trichotillomania
Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy treatment of trichotillomania helps you learn how to recognize situations where you’re likely to pull and how to substitute other behaviors instead, such as clenching your fists for a period to “freeze” the urge, or redirecting your hand from your hair to your ear. Another treatment, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people learn to accept their hair-pulling urges while at the same time teaching them how to avoid acting on their impulses. Hypnotherapy is safe and quick treatment of deep seated psychological issues and barriers.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Trichotillomania
In the allopathic treatment of trichotillomania, your doctor may recommend that you take an antidepressant, such as clomipramine (Anafranil).
Other Treatment of Trichotillomania
Learning relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation, may help divert the urge to pull hair.
What is Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a mental disorder that involves an irresistible urge to pull out hair. It is also known as hair pulling disorder. For some people, trichotillomania may be mild and generally manageable. For others, the urge to pull hair is overwhelming and can be accompanied by considerable distress.
Symptoms of Trichotillomania
- Repeatedly pulling your hair out from your scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes, and other body areas as well
- Patchy bald areas on the scalp or other areas of your body
- Missing eyelashes or eyebrows
- A feeling of relief, satisfaction, and/or pleasure after acting on the impulse to pull hair
- Chewing or eating pulled-out hair
- Playing with pulled-out hair
- Rubbing pulled-out hair across your lips or face
Causes of Trichotillomania
The exact cause of trichotillomania is not yet known
Risk factors of Trichotillomania
- Most often between the ages of 11 and 13
- Family history
- Depression or anxiety
- Fatigue or frustration
- Stress
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder or eating disorders
Complications of Trichotillomania
- Abrasions and infections, to the skin
- Low self-esteem
- Depression and anxiety
- Social problems
- Hairball in the stomach which can cause weight loss, vomiting, intestinal obstruction and even death
Diagnosis of Trichotillomania
Diagnosis of Trichotillomania involves the complete medical history and physical exam. There are no tests to diagnose trichotillomania, although tests might be used to rule out any medical cause for the hair loss. If trichotillomania is suspected, the doctor might refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist, health care professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses.
Precautions & Prevention of Trichotillomania
There is no known way to prevent trichotillomania. Getting treatment as soon as symptoms appear might help decrease any possible complications.
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