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2016-04-19 22:27:43
I am suffering from trichotillomania for the past five years and I pull hairs only from my scalp while studying .is going bald a good temporary solution?My exams are going on and I am pulling very much these days
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I understand your concern. Get evaluation done from Psychiatrist to rule out other causes of such symptoms. Medication and counselling under guidance of Psychiatrist will decrease the symptoms.

Answered2016-04-20 16:38:42

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