Abstract
Trichotillomania represents the symptom of pulling out hair. This has been recognised in many psychiatric disorders but is a relatively uncommon presentation. We report a case of trichotillomania associated with dementia. Treatment with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors was found to be effective. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i1.6920 SL J Psychiatry 2014; 5 (1): 27-28
Highlights
Case reportSummary Trichotillomania represents the symptom of pulling out hair
Trichotillomania is defined as recurrent failure to resist the impulse to pull out hair associated with increased tension followed by relief or gratification after pulling out hair
It is associated with different conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, depressive disorders, intellectual impairment, dementia and in post-encephalitic syndromes (2)
Summary
Summary Trichotillomania represents the symptom of pulling out hair. This has been recognised in many psychiatric disorders but is a relatively uncommon presentation. We report a case of trichotillomania associated with dementia. Treatment with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors was found to be effective
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