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How to treat trichotillomania and alopecia caused by it ? Does it affect on mental health ? Best doctor for this treatment in Pune ?

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Homeopathic remedies can assist people who want to work on their emotional, mental and spiritual growth and development. The remedies can help people who strive to achieve a more positive mindset and ...  Read More

I am 37 year old male. My problem is hair pulling ( trichotillomania) Any treatment for this. Please suggest.

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Treatment has to be preceded by detailed assessment... ...  Read More

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I have problems of trichotillomania...I can't stop my hand I don't what to do... It can be cure through meditation..and yoga...

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Counselling sessions could be useful and effective to overcome these kind of Anxiety issues.. Consult a psychological Counselor.. ...  Read More

I have trichotillomania what should i do to stop this habit i am continuously pulling my hair plzz tell me

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Hi it is a symptom of underlying distress. Please arrange a consultation. Meditation and counseling will help ...  Read More

Due to trichotillomania there is huge loss of hairs..which doctor should consult dermatologist or psychiatrist.

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First of all who has diagnosed this, if this is self diagnosis then first you need to consult a dermatologist. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treat ...  Read More

Iam a 28 yr old unmarried female.i have problem of trichotillomania since 8th standard. Kindly help me out...

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Trichotillomania is a type of ocd where a person compulsively plucks hair. It is treated with medicines and counselling. Consult a psychiatrist for consultation and diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am suffering from trichotillomania for the past five years due to which i pull out hairs from my scalp only while studying. Are there any good doctors for treating this disorder in indore?

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Plz get evaluated for your symptoms from a psychiatrist. There are many reasons for ur symptoms. Medication and counselling will be of great help. There are good Psychiatrist in Indore. Apollo hospita ...  Read More

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. ...  Read More

Can Minoxidil 2% be used to regrow hair on bald patches which are affected by Trichotillomania? Or what best can be done?

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You will need multidisciplinary approach to manage trichotillomania.Just a single drug may not help.You will need to be councelled with medications.Please take a consultation to help further ...  Read More

The last several months my seven year has started pulling out his hair. He says because "his hair hurts". I've pulled a couple for him that he tells me hurts and the hairs have this clump of either clear, white or black stuff on it at the root. Now I've had the same issue for as long as I can remember, but I've always been able to pinpoint the hair

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Please consult your pediatrician or dermatologist to find out is it trichotillomania or some hair problem ...  Read More

My daughter is having a problem of hair pulling from last two years.When she s studying or watching TV, she stars pulling hair.We are trying to stop her from hair pulling but she s pulling hair whenever she us alone or doing something with concentration.Now her front and top portion of head is completely bald.We are consulting wd dermatologist.Afte

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

I have a palpable(feels like a seed, firm and movable, but no pain) pre-auricular lymph node. Which a nearby ENT checked, he said it's within normal range. And when I put my finger below the ear region, and open mouth, it feels sore, only on one side(same side of the node). Apart from that, after a viral, probably influenza only, i am having sore t

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have been repeatedly pulling off my white hair on hair follicles on the scalp since few months last year. Finally I got to know I have been affected with (Trichotillomania with OCD) Iam taking treatment for OCD too..I have been suffering from OCD since 2 years.during that time I had been repeatedly pluck my white hair on hair roots on the scalp.R

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Kindly take an online consultation to treat u . ...  Read More

I used to like certain things but they were the cause of my obsessive thoughts .. my counselor said to stop seeing it completely for the time being... I was given three relaxation sessions.. but I think I am more anxious and depressed after a month of these sessions...for trichotillomania I was suggested to record the situation causing it and slapp

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I think you need proper session of CBT and Functional analysis. OC and trichotillomania is treatable and improvement in this is 1000%. better is to take session with proper professional. ...  Read More

Can OCD and trichotillomania be treated just by counseling without medicine ... please suggest ... I had OCD and trichotillomania before , then I tried to control myself... it did help and I thought that it was all normal... but recently I can feel that I am obsessive and repeated thoughts which are about unimportant things but I am not able to get

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Councilling can help u but better is to go for both medicines and CBT/habit reversal for your condition ...  Read More

Can someone please help me stop the uncontrolled urge of hair pulling from eyebrows and eyelashes. It's destroying my confidence Suggest the treatment please

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No treatment can be suggested like this. Such issues reflect but there als a lot more inside what s the reason for this behaviour. You shall need a detailed evaluation and then overall analysis and th ...  Read More

I have had trichotillomania ( hair pulling disorder) since childhood now I don't have it alot as it has come under control and neither was it alot even during my childhood but there had been time back then when I had pulled out my hair from scalp before which I had a extremely good volume in my hair but after I had lost my hair it never went back t

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Yes.. possible...you need specific hair serum.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hii sir/ maam I had done 4 sitting of chemical peel for pigmentation but no major change occur I have using retino ac 0.025 night and kojivit ultra gel morning for 3 months now I have stopped them for 1 months no side effect occur now I have to spend time in sun will it cause any side effect? Or I wait for few more days to go in sun. Please reply?

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Use sunscreen... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I am 32 male, was diagnosed with diabetes,3 years back, after that frequently checking hba1c, it is not above 7, last time only it is raised to 8.8, because of stress,now hba1c is 7, FBS 130, but PP always going above 250, creatinine 1.2,eGFR 79,sgot 56, sgpt 144. I am also having GERD with hiatus hernia for 2 years,and having anxiety for many year

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Hello , I understand your query. kindly consult online for a detailed history and appropriate treatment. You will probably need prescription medications . Will be happy to help. regards Dr EMMANUEL ...  Read More

I am suffering from Trichotillomania disorder from last 10 years and have severely damaged my hair. Can see lots of bald patches now. I am embarrassed and disappointed in myself. Can we regrow the hair again?

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Yes... possible.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctor please advice me I'm having this hair pulling habit from past 12years, I never consulted doctor till now..please help me to come out of this problem

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Dont worry u will be fine chat online for proper management ...  Read More

Does acid reflux cause upper back pain .. I have an issue when i eat food it feel stuck nd it pain in upper back .. I burp and sometime i cannot sit as it start back pain btwn shoulders ..

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[ ] Hi as symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Need to follow some lifestyle changes. Take food timely. Avoid cabbage, capsicum, citrus fruits ( for a while). Don't drink water with food, take after ...  Read More

When i started mastribution in early 14s i have to do so fast n hard even if i try to jerk off i cant ejaculate before 20 - 30 min. Yes day by day it becomes habbit and for many year i mastribute just by rubbing penis outside my pant shorts Now i tried every mathod start stop squeeze but nothing seems to be worked. Can any doctm explain me is my pe

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take proper knowledge about this ...  Read More

What is the cause of middle abdominal pain after defacecation ??? ..,. ... ... ...plz answer my question

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Some intestinal INFECTION. Or GASTROENTERITIS. Discuss the SYMPTOMS in details. Avoid spicy foods coffee tea cold drinks alcohol smoking junk food etc ...  Read More

Hi, I suffer from Trichotillomania since childhood and am under psychological treatment for last 5 years. Now I stopped pulling hair. I got bald patches now. What would be the right treatment to regrow my hair. Some suggesting meso and prp with derma roller. Please advise.

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You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. This ...  Read More

I am suffering from years and the problem has got intense. Getting public humiliation due to it. Unable to get over it.

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Hello, Most common reason for such activity is an increasing sense of tension which is resolved by pulling out hair and thus achieving a sense of relief. So the treatment involves both psychiatrist an ...  Read More

I suffer from Trichotillomania since childhood. I lost career, beauty and everything in life. I like to regain everything. Please help. I have changed couple of doctors with different pills but still my mental health is unstable.

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As you know that every phobia or mania is related with anxiety and depression. U need to be treatment those basic symptoms and diseases. T treat ur mania u must take Behaviour therapy , counselling ...  Read More

Looking for experienced doctors in Pune for trichotillomania treatment of my friend. Please suggest .

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Sorry I m not in pune ...  Read More

I have trichotillomania and Depression. My grades have dropped alot since 3 years and ive recently noticed how im always pulling my eyebrow hair or eyelashes especially when im trying to study or focus. Not only that but i start day dreaming and thinking about deep and dark topics while studying and can't ever concentrate, my exams are in may and i

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Tirchotillomania can be a sign of anxiety or OCD most of time related to or associated with depression. It is good that you are seeking help on this platform. I understand that this habit is helping y ...  Read More

Dear Mam, I was suffering from Trichotillomania since childhood. I was in treatment for last 3 yrs. I have quit many job for no reason. Unstable in career. Now not in job for last 5 yrs which made me cry every single minute. No one understands me. I feel irritated. Pls help. Thanks.

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Hi! Your self-esteem is very low. Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder. You must definitely address this problem. Visit a psychiatrist or a psychologist asap. ...  Read More

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