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Drugs for Treatment of Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.

Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.

A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder management.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or for any additional clarifications.

Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a hair pulling disorder where a person urges to pull out hair from their scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Hair pulling is an impulse control disorder which can result in noticeable hair loss in adults and adolescents.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Clomipramine

Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Trade Names :
Anafranil (10 mg) | Clomip | Clomifril | Clonil | Clofranil | Obsenil | Clomi (10mg) | Clomilent | Syconil FC | Clopic
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Naltrexone

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, prescribed for management of alcoholism and addiction to opioid drugs.

Trade Names :
Naltrex | Nodict | Naltima | Nalcon
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Olanzapine

Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia.

Trade Names :
Jolyon - Md | Olanex | Olanex | Oliza | Olexar | Zypine | Psychozap | Psycholanz | Onza | Olanzotic
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Suggested Readings on Trichotillomania / Hair Pulling Disorder

Does Stress Cause Hair loss?

Does Stress Cause Hair loss?

Hair loss due to stress can be a cause for anxiety. Stress causes telogen effluvium, trichotillomania, or alopecia areata.

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

A normal hair goes through three phases, the anagen phase, the catagen phase and the telogen phase.

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair loss, referred to as alopecia, is a common yet distressing condition that affects young as well as older individuals.

Causes of Hair Loss | Hair Fall

Causes of Hair Loss | Hair Fall

Worried about your hair loss? Before you leap into a course of treatment, look at what might be causing your hair to fall.

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

Hair Loss - Symptom Evaluation

A normal hair goes through three phases, the anagen phase, the catagen phase and the telogen phase.

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair Loss - Types and Treatments

Hair loss, referred to as alopecia, is a common yet distressing condition that affects young as well as older individuals.

Trichobezoars - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Trichobezoars - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Trichobezoars are undigested masses of hair mixed with food particles in the abdomen hairball and it is especially common in women with psychiatric disorders.

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BHMS, Certificate in Trichology

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Siddiqui Clinic, Next to A-One imaging centre, Naka 6, Darbhanga

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