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What is Trigger finger
Trigger finger is a disorder of tendon movement in which a finger or thumb becomes difficult to flex and extend smoothly because the flexor tendon cannot glide freely through its surrounding sheath. The problem…
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FAQ about Trichotillomania
This FAQ explains the basics of trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder that can be confusing, distressing, and often misunderstood. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment looks…
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Prevention of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, also called hair-pulling disorder, is a condition characterized by recurrent pulling of hair that can lead to noticeable hair loss and tissue damage. In a strict sense, it is not known to be…
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Treatment for Trichotillomania
What treatments are used for Trichotillomania? The condition is managed primarily with behavioral therapy, especially habit reversal training and related cognitive-behavioral methods, and in some cases with medications that alter brain signaling systems involved…
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Diagnosis of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, also called hair-pulling disorder, is usually identified through a combination of clinical interview, behavioral observation, and exclusion of other causes of hair loss. It is not diagnosed by a single laboratory marker or…
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Symptoms of Trichotillomania
What are the symptoms of Trichotillomania? The condition is defined by recurrent hair pulling that leads to hair loss, but its symptoms extend beyond visible thinning or bald patches. People with trichotillomania often experience…
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What is Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive disorder in which a person repeatedly pulls out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body sites. The condition involves the hair follicle, the skin surrounding the follicle,…