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Some researchers have been looking for a trichotillomania cure; unfortunately there is currently no cure for the hair pulling disorder known as trichotillomania. Some who suffer from this condition may lose heart at this fact. The good news is that there are some very effective treatments for this hair pulling disease. If you pull your hair out or have seen your child pulling hair out it, there are a few hair pulling treatments which you should look into.

The most common type of treatment is Cognitive Behavioral therapy. This is not a trichotillomania cure, however, is can effectively deal with the symptoms if you are willing to put the effort into this treatment. Most scientists actually consider this the closest there currently is to a trichotillomania cure. This treatment involves frequent visits by the effected person to a therapist, who will help them in identifying the situations which will trigger hair pulling out.  They then will work to find other methods of dealing with these situations which are not self destructive. Despite the fact that this method is the closest option available to a trichotillomania cure, many people do not like the fact that it involves frequent visits to a therapist which takes time out of their day.

Certain drugs have been used for the treatment of trichotillomania. Unfortunately, not only do these not function as a trichotillomania cure, they can at times be totally ineffective as even a treatment for this hair pulling habit.

- In some small samples certain drugs such as Fluoxetine or Prozac and Sertraline or Zoloft have proven some degree of affect. This affect is largely inconsistent however. The general belief is that in the rare circumstances where depression or chronic depression, are the actual cause of this hair pulling habit, these drugs can offer relief. Under most circumstances the condition is believed to be a type of nervous habit. For these situations antidepressants not only offer little or no relief, but can in certain circumstances actually increase the instances of hair pulling out.

- One drug which has shown a greater degree of success is Clomipramine. Although some studies show it effectively treats the disease, it is still not a trichotillomania cure.

Even though there is no trichotillomania cure, you should take heart in the knowledge that treatment methods do exist. The effects of each type of treatment depend on the person so it is best when considering your treatment options you consult an expert who can effectively diagnose the cause of your hair pulling habit and decide on the best treatment available. Eventually, a trichotillomania cure may be available but until then treat it and you can live a normal life.

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Trichotillmania is an impulse control disorder which causes people to pull out their hair and is commonly referred to as the hair pulling disorder. This includes the act of pulling out eyelashes, scalp hair and eyebrows. Signs that someone suffers from trichotillmania include bald spots on their heads, or eyelashes. Trichotillmania was formally accepted as a disorder in the late 1980′s. Trichotillmania treatment is done using either psychological therapy or certain types of drugs.

Currently Trichotillmania treatment options are not available in a wide variety due in most part to the fact that the condition has only recently been accepted. The purpose of treatment is to help patients stop pulling out hair. The most successful treatment available at this time is habit reversal training. The steps in this treatment are designed to help an individual suffering from trichotillmania to recognize the environmental conditions which frequently trigger an episode.

This in conjunction with counseling will allow them to effectively cope with the conditions in a less destructive manor. This form of treatment varies widely in success. This success rate is largely based on the patient’s own ability to actually use the methods suggested in real life situations.  Habit reversal training is currently considered the most effective trichotillmania treatment.

Forms of trichotillmania treatment involve the use of certain types of antidepressant drugs. The most common drug used for trichotillmania treatment is Clomipramine which is a tricyclic antidepressant. A double-blind study which was performed to test the effects of Clomipramine for the purpose of trichotillmania treatment suggested that it showed signs of significantly improving the symptoms commonly associated with this condition. Some psychologists believe that Clomipramine may eventually be considered the most effective trichotillmania treatment.

Other trichotillmania treatments have involved the use of Fluoxetine or Prozac to treat trichotillmania. All tests so far done on the effectiveness of Prozac have suggested little to no usefulness. These drugs also suffer from the potential for significant side effects.  The use of Prozac is generally not a highly accepted form of trichotillmania treatment.

For patients suffering from trichotillmania it is important to take steps to improve the condition. The first step should always be to consult with your doctor about the condition. Your doctor should be able to make recommendations for different treatment options.  Most experts in the field consider that trichotillmania treatment is best handled using psychological treatment methods and not through the use of drugs. This has generally shown to be a very effective form of treatment for those who are willing to take the necessary steps to find the causes and solutions to the problem.

Though Clomipamine has shown some success in treating this disorder, there is not a significant amount of data to prove these claims. It also suffers from the potential for side effects as with any drug. Prozac is generally considered a poor treatment method and in some studies the use of such drugs has suggested it can actually increase the problem.

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Believe it or not there is evidence to suggest that as many as two to four percent of the worldwide population suffers from a little known condition known as trichotillomania. If you happen to be one of these people who suffer from this hair pulling disorder then there is some cause for joy. There are ways to stop trichotillomania and live a totally normal life style. This hair pulling disease can be embarrassing and many people who suffer from it have trouble discussing it. In fact most people who suffer from it take extraordinary measures to cover up the hair pulling habit.

There are two common practices used in the United States and Europe to stop trichotillomania and both have been proven to be fairly effective when used properly and by people who are willing to make the effort in order to stop trichotillomania.

The first and most common method to stop trichotillomania is known as habit reversal therapy. It aims to discover the direct cause of the condition. Since the condition appears to be related to a high degree of anxiety in an individual the idea is that if you can find the conditions which bring it on you can find better methods of dealing with these conditions. Through training and practice a patient can effectively overcome the condition and stop trichotillomania.

The second method commonly used though only somewhat widely in the United States and Europe in order to stop trichotillomania is known as hypnotherapy. This treatment method has shown wide success but is a relatively new method of treating the disorder. It aims to deal with the problem at a subconscious level by planting better methods of dealing with anxiety in the subconscious level. This treatment requires an extremely talented hypnotherapist who has a high degree of patience but with the right steps taken it has been found to be very effective when trying to stop trichotillomania.

Some studies have been done on the use of certain antidepressants such as Fluoxetine (Prozac), and Sertraline (Zoloft) in order to treat this hair pulling disorder. At this time, the overall effectiveness of these drugs in treating trichotillomania has varied greatly. Most experts in the field agree that antidepressants will not effectively stop trichotillomania effectively due to the fact that it does not appear to be brought on by depression. There have been some studies however that suggest that using antidepressants in conjunction with another form of therapy can increase the odds that a patient will successfully stop trichotillomania effectively allowing people to overcome the hair pulling habit.

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Many people suffer from a condition known as trichotillomania, or OCD hair pulling, which is a condition where they can’t stop pulling hair out. This condition can be embarrassing, and lead to physical damage to one’s body. People who suffer from this inability to stop pulling hair can actually pull chunks of hair out leaving embarrassing bald spots on their head.

This condition can also lead to pulling out eyelashes, and other hair. This condition of hair pulling out is often motivated by discomfort due to being in a certain situation. People who can’t stop pulling hair out have a few options available for dealing with this condition.

This condition, in which people can’t stop pulling hair out, known as trichotillomania, is not fully understood. In fact despite the fact that somewhere between two and four percent of the population worldwide suffers from this inability to stop pulling hair out there has been little overall research done on the condition. The biggest reason that there hasn’t been much research into why some people can’t stop pulling hair out is that until the late 1980′s it wasn’t accepted as a true condition.

If you are one of the people who suffer from this condition where you can’t stop pulling hair out then there are a few treatments available. Unfortunately there is currently no trichotillomania cure available. Trichotillomania therapy is the most widely used method of treating hair pulling out. Therapy aims to determine the cause of the condition in the individual patient and then determine methods which can be used to treat the condition. Therapy lengths can vary widely depending on the individual person involved, and their ability to not only learn new methods of dealing with their condition, but also their ability to put it into practice.

Drugs can also be used under certain circumstances in the treatment of this hair pulling habit. Certain drugs such as Prozac have shown some success in a certain percentage of individuals. Unfortunately these drugs have also been found to actually increase the problem in a certain segment of the population afflicted with this condition.

Whether drugs should be used in conjunction with therapy should be determined by your individual psychologists. A psychologist who has experience in dealing with a pulling hair disorder is best suited to dealing with this condition. If you or someone you know is unable to stop pulling hair a doctor should be consulted to find a specialist capable of treating this condition.

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A hair pulling disorder in which patients who suffer from it consistently pull out chunks of their own hair. Generally, the disorder is in direct relationship to outside circumstances which cause nervous or depressive habits. It is most recognized as trichotillomania and is characterized by the act of physically pulling out eyelashes, eyebrow hair, scalp hair, and other body hair.

A hair pulling disorder can be difficult to identify in most people. Generally, there are very few outward signs of the condition. This difficulty in diagnosing is increased by the fact that the vast majority of people in the world are unaware that this condition even exists. Despite the fact that the most recent studies indicate as much as two to four percent of the population suffers from this disorder, there is little to no coverage on it.

The signs that someone may suffer from it include bald spots on their scalp, or missing eyelashes or eyebrows. People who suffer from a hair pulling disorder such as trichotillomania have very few options available for treatment. There is, however, one form of treatment which has been proven to be effective for those who are willing to take the necessary steps to treat the disorder.

The most appropriate course of action for someone suffering from a hair pulling disorder is to consult their primary care physician in order to find out more information regarding the disorder and receive recommendation on a specialist who can assist them in treating it.

Many people wonder about a possible hair pulling treatment. As a general rule:

• Drugs have not been found to be effective in dealing with it.
• Prozac has been proscribed in certain circumstances with the belief that the disorder is brought on by a certain degree of depression. Despite these beliefs, most studies have found that Prozac can actually increase the occurrence of hair pulling out in people suffering from this disorder.
• A more recent study of a drug known as Clomipramine has shown a significantly greater degree of success than Prozac or other antidepressants. Some psychologists believe this may be used as an effective treatment of hair pulling disorders in the future.
• Currently, the most established treatment for a hair pulling disorder and has shown to be successful when helping patients to stop pulling out hair, is known as habit reversal training which helps patients to recognize the situations which cause the condition and cope with them in a non-destructive manor. Patients who effectively complete this training will generally stop pulling out hair.

Though largely unheard of, many parents have encountered or witnessed their child pulling hair. This can actually include their own hair and the hair of other children, animals or even objects such as carpet. There are even accounts of children pulling eyelashes out. If you do see your child pulling hair out, then they may suffer from a condition known as trichotillomania. Diagnosis of this condition is difficult as a general rule do to the fact that the activity is usually not seen.

Children like adults who suffer from this condition will frequently cover up the physical marks caused by the activity. A child pulling hair can actually pull chunks of the hair out leading to small bald patches. What makes this hair pulling disease even harder to detect in children is that fact that children pulling hair is not entirely uncommon in normal children.

If you believe your child pulling hair out may in fact be trichotillomania then there is cause for hope. A psychologist who specializes in the treatment of this disorder should be able to effectively diagnose if your child pulling hair out is in fact trichotillomania.

1. Currently a trichotillomania cure does not yet exist, however there is a trichotillomania therapy.
2. Treatment for your child pulling hair out should begin as soon as possible because most studies suggest the earlier the condition is caught and dealt with the easier the therapy will be.
3. Treatment of a child pulling hair out involves either the use of habit reversal therapy or hypnotherapy. Habit reversal therapy will involve finding the direct causes of this hair pulling habit and then a parent maintaining a watchful eye on the child under these circumstances to prevent the actions.
4. Hypnotherapy involves using hypnosis to train the child to use alternative, non destructive methods of dealing with the condition. Both have proven highly successful if the parents are willing to take the necessary steps and follow through with the recommendations made by the psychologist. They do however take a fair amount of work and time.

Unfortunately no drugs exist which can aid in this treatment for a child pulling hair. There has been some success using antidepressants such as Fluoxetine (Prozac) in adults but unfortunately these antidepressants require the patient to be at least eighteen. This effectively rules out any form of drugs for treating a child pulling hair. If you have a child pulling hair it is recommended you consult your child’s pediatrician to find a local psychologist who can show you your options on how to deal with this condition.

Discover how you can join over 132,533 ex-sufferers who have already ended their years of OCD related conditions permanently (including trichotillomania, pulling hair disorder, anxiety & phobias) and had completely stop pulling hair. This method had been medically & psychologist endorsed (recommended by the NHS in the UK).