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ReviewSkin appendage disorders2024

Bridging the Gap between Dermatology and Psychiatry: A Review on Quality of Life in Trichotillomania and Special Considerations in Management.

Jane Onyemachi, Caroline Nguyen, Lynchi Nguyen, Olivia Chukwuma, Ayezel Muñoz-Gonzalez

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Review in Skin appendage disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Jane OnyemachiJohn Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Caroline NguyenJohn Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Lynchi NguyenJohn Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Olivia ChukwumaDepartment of Dermatology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Ayezel Muñoz-GonzalezDepartment of Dermatology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Trichotillomania (TTM), also known as hair pulling disorder, is a chronic disorder that often leads to considerable emotional distress and functional impairment in affected individuals. Despite the strong underlying psychiatric component of TTM, the majority of individuals suffering from TTM initially may present to dermatologists because of their hair loss. This necessitates awareness and early recognition of TTM as well as familiarity with the unique considerations for its management. Summary: This study reviews the limited literature regarding quality of life in TTM, the methodologies employed to assess quality of life, and further explores the necessity of an interdisciplinary clinical approach to treatment. Several studies included in this review demonstrated the significant degree to which TTM reduces quality of life. Multiple treatment modalities for TTM have been successfully used in the literature that incorporate a comprehensive approach to management and ultimately address the underlying psychiatric component of TTM. Key Messages: TTM significantly reduces the quality of life in affected individuals. Successful management of TTM requires an interdisciplinary approach that bridges dermatology and psychiatry. Screening tools that assess the impact of TTM on quality of life are clinically useful and essential for early diagnosis and optimal management.

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AlopeciaDermatologyPsychiatryQuality of lifeTrichotillomania

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PMID39659654
PMCPMC11627546

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